Corey Booker’s latest Senate floor protest has sparked fierce debate. The New Jersey Democrat staged a marathon speech attacking President Trump’s policies, drawing cheers from liberal media allies like Sunny Hostin of “The View.” Critics quickly called out the move as a hollow publicity stunt.
Hostin praised Booker’s protest, claiming it gave Democrats “the fight they’ve been missing.” But conservative voices shot back, noting Booker’s history of grandstanding. Clips resurfaced of Booker tweeting support for bipartisan deals just weeks before his sudden “resistance” act. Many see this as proof he’s more interested in TV cameras than real leadership.
The Rubin Report’s Dave Rubin blasted the spectacle, saying, “This is pure theater. Booker’s playing to the far-left base while ignoring the chaos his party’s policies created.” Others pointed to plunging poll numbers for Democrats as motivation for the sudden outrage.
Sunny Hostin’s role in promoting the stunt raised eyebrows. Known for extreme comments comparing January 6 to slavery, Hostin’s latest cheerleading fits a pattern. Her “View” co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin reportedly fell for Booker’s act too, showing how easily some media figures embrace partisan narratives.
Conservatives argue this drama distracts from real issues. While Democrats perform for cameras, gas prices hit $5.20 nationally this week. Border crossings broke another record, with over 12,000 migrants apprehended Wednesday alone. These crises go unaddressed as liberals prioritize viral moments.
Booker’s protest ended without changing any votes or policies. Critics say this proves it was never about results. “Real leaders work behind the scenes,” said Sen. Ted Cruz. “This was a social media grab disguised as courage.” Polls show 62% of independents view such stunts as “political games.”
The backlash highlights growing friction within the Democratic Party. Moderate voters want solutions, not slogans. But radicals like Hostin keep pushing divisive rhetoric. Her recent claim that Republicans “want uneducated voters” backfired, with education reform bills gaining GOP support nationwide.
As November’s midterms approach, conservatives urge focus on kitchen-table issues. “Americans see through these antics,” said House Speaker Mike Johnson. “They’re tired of woke performances while their paychecks shrink.” The real test will be whether voters punish the party of empty gestures.
