The lawmaker who's been holding the Senate floor with a lengthy speech railing against President Donald Trump's Republican agenda is a New Jersey Democrat who once found common ground with the president during his first term.

New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker held the Senate floor with a speech that lasted more than 25 hours and broke the record set by Sen. Strom Thurmond of South Carolina, 68 years ago.

New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker took to the Senate floor Monday evening saying he would remain there as long as he was “physically able.”

Senator Cory Booker's record-breaking speech has stirred presidential speculation, but experts told Newsweek it's too early to know how viable of a candidate he may be in 2028.Newsweek reached out to Booker for comment via his office and political team.

U.S. Sen. Cory Booker is continuing a marathon speech on the Senate floor, which passed the 25-hour mark and broke a record on Tuesday evening, all without a bathroom trip, a bite of food or even a sit-down break for the lawmaker.

Senator Cory Booker has long been known for his dedication to public service, but his financial standing has also drawn interest. As of 2025, Booker's estimated net worth is around

Cory Booker is giving a marathon speech blasting Donald Trump's administration and Elon Musk. Here's what to know about the Senator from New Jersey.

Democratic Sen. Cory Booker broke the record for the longest floor speech in recorded Senate history when he bested Sen.