Cory Booker’s 12-Hour Senate Stand: A Defiant Protest Against Trump and Musk
Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) has turned the Senate floor into his personal pulpit, delivering a marathon speech that has now stretched beyond 12 hours in a dramatic protest against the policies of former President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk. Since 7 p.m. ET Monday evening, Booker has held the floor, refusing to yield in what he calls a necessary act of defiance during a time of national crisis.
Why Is Cory Booker Filibustering?
A Protest Against Trump’s Legacy and Musk’s Influence
Booker’s speech is not a traditional filibuster—he isn’t blocking a specific bill or nomination—but rather a symbolic stand against what he describes as ongoing threats to democracy.
- Trump’s Impact: Booker slammed Trump’s policies, saying, “In just 71 days, the president inflicted harm on Americans’ safety, financial stability, and the core foundations of our democracy.”
- Musk’s Role: While not the central focus, Booker also criticized unchecked corporate power, alluding to Musk’s influence over social media and tech monopolies.
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Medicaid Cuts and Health Care Fears
A major theme of Booker’s speech has been potential GOP cuts to Medicaid, which he argues would devastate vulnerable Americans.
- “It is maddening… to tear it all down with no plan to make it better,” he said, invoking the late Sen. John McCain’s famous 2017 health care vote.
- Republicans insist cuts will target fraud and waste, but Booker demanded specifics.
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How Long Can Booker Keep Speaking?
Senate Rules and Breaks
Unlike a classic filibuster, Booker isn’t blocking a vote—just disrupting normal Senate business.
- He can take brief breaks if senators ask him questions (a procedural loophole).
- Colleagues like Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) have stepped in to give him short respites.
The Record to Beat
The longest Senate speech ever recorded was Strom Thurmond’s 24-hour, 18-minute filibuster against the Civil Rights Act of 1957.
- Will Booker break the record? He vowed to speak “as long as physically able.”
- Live Updates: Social media is buzzing with #BookerFilibuster, with many asking, “Is Cory Booker still speaking?”
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Democratic Solidarity: A Growing Resistance
Booker isn’t alone in his defiance. Other Democrats have joined him, including:
- Sen. Chris Murphy, who once led a 15-hour gun control filibuster (Booker supported him then).
- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who praised Booker’s “moral clarity.”
Murphy called the speech “extraordinary” in a social media post, signaling broader Democratic frustration with GOP agendas.
What’s Next?
- Will Republicans intervene? So far, they’ve let Booker speak, but tensions could rise.
- Public Reaction: Progressives are rallying behind Booker, while conservatives dismiss it as political theater.
- How to Watch: Cory Booker filibuster live streams are trending on C-SPAN and social media.
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