Senator Cory Booker’s marathon 25-hour Senate speech this week drew sharp criticism from conservatives who called it a desperate political stunt. The New Jersey Democrat, who once blasted the filibuster as an “abuse of power,” now holds the record for the longest floor speech in Senate history. Critics pointed out the glaring hypocrisy of Booker’s sudden embrace of a tactic he previously condemned.
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich didn’t hold back, calling Booker’s performance “just plain weird” and questioning his mental state. “You’re dealing with a guy who is living in an alternative universe,” Gingrich said on Fox News’ Hannity. He accused Booker of abandoning his past image as a moderate reformer to pander to the radical left.
The Democratic Party’s internal chaos took center stage as Gingrich predicted a “deep split” between its far-left activists and dwindling moderates. He highlighted recent election losses in Florida, where Democrats outspent Republicans but still lost key races. Failed policies on crime, immigration, and the economy have left the party scrambling for direction.
Conservatives contrasted this disarray with President Trump’s America First agenda, which continues delivering economic wins. The Trump administration’s push for reciprocal tariffs and pro-worker tax cuts under Project 2025 aims to revive U.S. manufacturing. Critics of globalization cheered the shift, calling it a return to policies that built American prosperity.
Gingrich praised Trump’s focus on tariffs as a tool to protect American jobs and rebuild industrial strength. “Tariffs were how America funded itself for 150 years,” he noted, dismissing liberal fears about trade wars. The plan to slash corporate taxes and simplify income brackets has energized small businesses while left-wing “tax the rich” schemes flounder.
Democrats’ attacks on Elon Musk and conservative judges backfired, according to Gingrich, who accused them of ignoring real issues hurting families. Polls show most Americans view the political system as corrupt—a sentiment fueling frustration with Democratic leaders pushing divisive identity politics instead of solutions.
While Democrats staged performative filibusters, Republicans focused on passing a budget that cuts wasteful spending and reins in bureaucracy. Gingrich highlighted GOP unity compared to Democratic infighting, recalling how Republicans respectfully applauded even Bill Clinton’s pro-reform speeches in the 1990s.
Looking ahead, conservatives see 2026 as a chance to expand their majority if Democrats keep doubling down on unpopular ideas. Gingrich closed with optimism: “The American people want law and order, secure borders, and paychecks that buy groceries. That’s the Common Sense agenda—and it’s winning.”
