What did Sen. Cory Booker say at the DNC?

Damon C. Williams, Natalie Neysa Alund and Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY NETWORK

The 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, which already hosted rousing speeches from former presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, featured another energetic speaker on day three of the 2024 DNC.

Here's what New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker had to say at the DNC.

What did Cory Booker say at the DNC?

U.S. Sen. Cory Booker repeatedly attacked former President Donald Trump on issues related to race, the economy and the vision of a future America.

"Look at who we are," Booker said at one point during his speech at the DNC. "Against bigotry and hate, we expanded equal rights for all Americans. Civil rights; workers' rights; LGBTQ+ rights; reproductive rights; the right to marry who you love; the right to be free.

"We did all of this in a way that didn't pit American against American; we did this by healing rifts, by healing divides and pulling people together."

Sen. Cory Booker (N.J.) speaks during the third day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.
Sen. Cory Booker (N.J.) speaks during the third day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

Cory Booker slams Trump for attacks on Democrats and Republicans

Cory Booker, who paid tribute to the late U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. during his speech, also took Donald Trump to task for what the senator deemed was attacks on both parties.

"He viciously attacks Democrats and Republicans; his putdowns know no shame," Booker said during his DNC speech. "John McCain's military service; Nikki Haley's heritage; women; people with disabilities; trans people; our veterans; he is indiscriminate in his putdowns.

"His is the politics of smears and fear; not inspiration and elevation."

Day four of the 2024 DNC

Award-winning actress Kerry Washington is set to host the final night of the Democratic National Convention.

Washington played Olivia Pope, a former media consultant and crisis manager to the U.S. president on Shonda Rhimes' ABC drama "Scandal." In real life, Washington appears to be ready to now potentially maneuver real-world politics.

Here's a look at the full schedule for the 2024 DNC for Thursday.

  • 8 to 10:30 a.m.: Delegation breakfasts

  • 10 to 11 a.m.: Morning press briefing

  • 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Women's Caucus meeting

  • 1 to 2:30 p.m.: Disability Caucus meeting

  • 1 to 2:30 p.m.: Youth Council meeting

  • 1 to 2:30 p.m.: Rural Council meeting

  • 2:45 to 4:15 p.m.: Veterans and Military Families Council meeting

  • 2:45 to 4:15 p.m.: Poverty Council meeting

  • 2:45 to 4:15 p.m.: Interfaith Council meeting

  • 7 to 11 p.m.: Main programming

Damon C. Williams is a Philadelphia-based journalist reporting on trending topics across the Mid-Atlantic Region.

This article originally appeared on Bucks County Courier Times: What did Sen. Cory Booker say on day three of the DNC?

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