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Senator Booker's 25-Hour Speech: A Historic Stand Against Trump

4/8/2025

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Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) made history on March 31 with a powerful 25-hour speech in the Senate, passionately opposing President Trump's policies. He condemned cuts to Social Security and called for a united Democratic front against the administration. Booker's speech stood as a poignant reminder of the strides made since Strom Thurmond's 1957 filibuster, showcasing the evolution of American politics.

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Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) made history on March 31 with a powerful 25-hour speech in the Senate, passionately opposing President Trump's policies. He condemned cuts to Social Security and called for a united Democratic front against the administration. Booker's speech stood as a poignant reminder of the strides made since Strom Thurmond's 1957 filibuster, showcasing the evolution of American politics.