Wed Apr 02 00:38:28 UTC 2025: ## Senator Booker’s 24-Hour+ Speech Condemns Trump Administration’s Actions
**Washington, D.C. –** Democratic Senator Cory Booker delivered a marathon speech spanning over 24 hours, breaking a nearly 70-year-old Senate record, to denounce President Donald Trump’s administration. Booker’s address, which began Monday evening, criticized Trump and his advisor Elon Musk for drastically cutting federal spending and dismantling government institutions.
The speech, while not technically a filibuster, effectively halted other Senate business. Booker accused the administration of recklessly challenging democratic institutions, citing the shuttering of government agencies like the Department of Education and cuts to vital services including veteran healthcare and Social Security. He specifically highlighted Musk’s role in slashing federal spending, targeting foreign aid and public health programs.
Booker’s speech surpassed the previous record held by Senator Strom Thurmond’s 1957 filibuster against civil rights legislation. While acknowledging the anger among Democratic voters at the lack of aggressive opposition to Trump, Booker justified his actions, stating he felt compelled by his constituents to take a stand.
The White House dismissed Booker’s criticisms, while several fellow Democrats praised his efforts, highlighting the speech’s eloquence in exposing the perceived dangers of the Trump-Musk administration. Despite showing signs of fatigue towards the end, Booker’s speech concluded on Tuesday afternoon. The unifying theme was the condemnation of the Trump-Musk administration’s sweeping cuts to the federal government and its impact on American citizens.
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