Senator Cory Booker, a Democrat, took his historic Senate speech against Donald Trump’s agenda to a New Jersey town hall on Saturday, encouraging attendees to find ways to push back. Booker addressed questions at Bergen Community College on the same day as nationwide “Hands Off” demonstrations. During his first live event in New Jersey since his 25-hour, 5-minute floor speech, which set a record for the longest Senate speech, Booker faced multiple interruptions from protesters. Many attendees asked how they could express their concerns about the president’s policies, with Booker urging them to take action beyond just attending meetings. He emphasized the importance of collective activity against Trump’s agenda and stressed the need for the Democratic party to focus on serving the people rather than on politics alone. Booker also mentioned his focus on his Senate re-election in 2026 and downplayed any thoughts about the 2028 election. He has been working on improving Senate Democrats’ digital presence, leveraging his own substantial social media following to help his colleagues reach a wider audience. During the event, Booker addressed disruptions by protesters and acknowledged their concerns.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/05/cory-booker-new-jersey-town-hall