Senator Cory Booker made headlines with a marathon 25-hour speech in the Senate this week. Democrats cheered the New Jersey lawmaker for breaking a decades-old record. But many Americans see this as another example of political theater that does nothing to solve real problems.
Booker’s speech criticized President Trump’s policies on immigration, Medicaid, and government spending. He claimed Trump’s team is hurting working families. But the speech didn’t stop any votes or change any laws. It was just talk. Conservatives argue this is what’s wrong with Washington – too much showboating, not enough action.
The Democratic Party has struggled since losing the White House and Congress. Booker’s stunt looks like a desperate attempt to rally their base. Instead of working across the aisle, Democrats are wasting time with endless speeches. They’d rather complain about Trump than offer real solutions.
President Trump’s allies fired back, calling the filibuster a distraction. They point to his successful efforts to cut red tape and boost the economy. While Democrats talk, Trump is getting things done. The GOP-led House passed a budget that trims wasteful spending, something American families understand.
Booker compared himself to civil rights heroes like John Lewis. That’s a stretch. Lewis fought for voting rights. Booker spent a day complaining about a president voters chose freely. Conservatives see this as disrespectful to Lewis’s legacy. Real leadership means listening to voters, not ignoring their choices.
Elon Musk’s push to make government more efficient came under attack during the speech. Booker called these reforms “reckless.” But Musk’s track record proves innovation works. streamlining bloated agencies could save taxpayer dollars – something Democrats used to support before Trump took office.
The media hyped Booker’s “historic” moment, but records show most viewers tuned out. After 25 hours, even some Democrats looked bored. Americans want less drama and more results. Endless speeches won’t lower grocery prices or secure the border.
Conservatives hope this spectacle reminds voters why they rejected Democratic leadership. Booker had his moment in the spotlight. Now it’s time to focus on policies that actually help hardworking families instead of political games.
