Cory Booker sets record for longest US Senate speech with marathon critique of Trump

The New Jersey official took to the floor on Monday evening, saying he would remain there as long as he was 'physically able'. It was not until more than 25 hours later that the senator finished speaking and walked off the floor

Senator Cory Booker speaks on the Senate floor (Senate Television via AP)

Democratic senator Cory Booker broke the record for the longest speech on the US Senate floor with a marathon critique of president Donald Trump.

The New Jersey official took to the floor on Monday evening, saying he would remain there as long as he was “physically able”.