Trending Now - Cory Booker Discusses Role of Citizens in National Change

WHO:

Cory Booker, New Jersey Senator

Sharpe James, incumbent Mayor during Booker's 2002 campaign

Trump, referenced by Booker in relation to politics

Alexis Lewis, Booker's spouse

WHAT:

Booker served as the mayor of Newark from 2006 to 2013.

Booker was the youngest person ever elected to the Newark City Council at age 29.

Booker spoke on the Senate floor for a record-breaking 25 hours and 5 minutes in 2025.

Booker described his marathon speech preparation involving three days of fasting and over 24 hours without drinking.

Booker is promoting his new book titled "Stand," released in March 2026.

Booker is up for reelection in New Jersey in 2026.

Booker stated, "We, the people, are the heroes this country needs."

WHERE:

Newark, New Jersey, where Booker served as mayor and currently resides.

Harrington Park, New Jersey, where Booker was raised.

WHEN:

Booker became mayor of Newark in 2006 and served until 2013.

Booker pitched a tent in front of a housing project in the summer of 1999.

Booker's record-breaking filibuster occurred in 2025.

Booker's marriage to Alexis Lewis took place in the fall of 2025.

Booker's new book "Stand" was released in March 2026.

WHY:

Booker expressed a desire to call out the corrupt system and emphasized the need for accountability regarding U.S. involvement in the war with Iran.

Booker aims to encourage Americans to stand together and recognize shared virtues through his book.

HOW:

Booker prepared for his filibuster through fasting and prayer.

He is advocating for hearings and accountability in Congress regarding war declarations.

(UPDATED March 22, 2026 17:19 UTC)

Senator Cory Booker, who served as the mayor of Newark from 2006 to 2013, is promoting his new book titled "Stand," which was released this month. In a recent speech, he emphasized the need for accountability in U.S. involvement in the war with Iran and encouraged Americans to unite around shared values, stating, "We, the people, are the heroes this country needs." As he prepares for reelection in New Jersey this year, Booker reflects on his record-breaking 25-hour filibuster last year, which he prepared for through fasting and prayer.