politics
March 29, 2026
Cory Booker says Democrats have ‘failed this moment’ and calls for new leaders
Senator’s comments come amid growing divisions within the party, which he says has ‘too small of a coalition’
TL;DR
- Senator Cory Booker calls for "generational renewal" and new leadership in the Democratic party, stating the party has "failed this moment."
- Booker attributes party divisions to "purity tests" and a coalition that is "too small" to face new challenges.
- Growing frustrations among some Democrats, particularly progressives, are directed at Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, with discussions about replacing him.
- Senators like Chris Murphy, Elizabeth Warren, and Tina Smith have reportedly expressed frustration with Schumer and discussed strategies to remove him.
- Senator Andy Kim, however, countered claims of division, stating Senate Democrats are "united" and supporting current leadership.
- Booker did not rule out a potential presidential run and is currently on a book tour.
- He also questioned the Trump administration's approach to the US-Israel war on Iran and expressed refusal to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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