Senator Cory Booker Urges Democrats to Resist Trump's Influence, Prioritize Public Over Partisan Interests

Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey is urging the Democratic Party to take a stronger stance against President Donald Trump, warning that history will remember those who, in his view, showed complicity by yielding to the president. In an interview with CNN's Manu Raju, Booker emphasized that Democrats can enhance their credibility by focusing on the concerns of the American people above party interests. He criticized key institutions—such as law firms, universities, and corporations—for what he described as 'bending the knee' to Trump, especially when seeking benefits like merger approvals: "What I want to see more people doing is not doing what some law firms have done, bend the knee to Donald Trump... That to me is outrageous," Booker said.

Booker also expressed disapproval of Democratic colleagues who, he feels, have acquiesced to Trump by permitting actions that undermine constitutional norms. He referenced the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol and underlined the urgency of standing firm: "History is going to remember these people for their complicity in what is a guy that's going to severely try to undermine our government—who already incited a riot on our Capitol," he stated. Booker highlighted his recent efforts on the Senate floor to amend bipartisan police benefits bills to prevent the Trump administration from withholding Department of Justice grants for political reasons. He argued that this practice is already occurring in his home state of New Jersey and admonished members of his own party for complying with the administration on constitutional violations and the erosion of traditions. Booker called for Democrats to draw a line and resist further encroachments, both in legislative venues and across their communities.