Corey Booker Breaks Historic Record in U.S. Senate with Marathon Speech
By Leddjy Frederic · Port-au-Prince · · 1 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
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Washington was the scene of a significant political event this week. Democratic Senator Corey Booker made history by delivering the longest speech ever recorded in the U.S. Senate. For 25 hours and 5 minutes, he spoke out against the policies of President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk.
This oratorical marathon, which began Monday at 7:00 PM, concluded Tuesday at 8:05 PM, surpassing the previous record held by *Strom Thurmond* in 1957 with a speech of 24 hours and 18 minutes. At 55 years old, *Corey Booker* demonstrated his determination, stating that he would continue speaking « as long as he physically could ».
Beyond the feat, this speech highlights growing tensions within the Senate, particularly concerning economic and social decisions influenced by powerful figures like *Trump* and *Musk*. Booker's performance marks a key moment in American political debate, foreshadowing an intensification of confrontations as the next elections approach.
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