Booker criticizes fellow Democrats for being complicit in Trump’s agenda
The heated exchange came after Booker objected to a motion from Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, of Nevada, to quickly pass a package of bills related to law enforcement.
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U.S. Sen. Cory Booker is going viral for sparring with his fellow Democrats over a bipartisan policing package. He is accusing them of being complicit in President Donald Trump’s agenda.
The heated exchange came after Booker objected to a motion from Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, of Nevada, to quickly pass a package of bills related to law enforcement.
“And what are the very people here elected to defend the Constitution of the United States saying? Oh well, today, let’s look the other way and pass some resources that won’t go to Connecticut, that won’t go to Illinois, that won’t go to New York. That will go to the states [President Trump] likes,” Booker said.
New Jersey’s senior senator said that it is “time for Democrats to have a backbone.”
“It’s time for us to fight. It’s time for us to draw a line…Don’t question my integrity. Don’t question my motives. I’m standing for Jersey. I am standing for my police officers. I’m standing for the Constitution and I’m standing for what’s right,” Booker said.
In response to Booker’s speech, Cortez Mastro said that the measures had been approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee with bipartisan support, including by Booker.
