Sen. Jeff Merkley delivers marathon speech protesting Trump’s policies

Washington — Sen. Jeff Merkley, an Oregon Democrat, began delivering a marathon speech on the Senate floor Tuesday evening, speaking overnight and into the morning Wednesday in protest of President Trump’s policies.  Merkley, 68, began speaking at 6:21 p.m. on Tuesday and railed against the Trump administration through the night for its deportation efforts, canceled

Democratic Sen. Merkley Holds Senate Floor for 18 Hours, Protesting Trump Admin

Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) speaks during a press conference at the House Triangle near the U.S. Capitol building on March 22, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) has held the Senate floor for more than 18 hours, protesting President Donald Trump and his administration. Merkley began speaking at 6:21 p.m. ET on

Democratic Sen. Merkley Holds Senate Floor for 21 Hours, Protesting Trump Admin

Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) speaks during a press conference at the House Triangle near the U.S. Capitol building on March 22, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) seized the Senate floor for more than 22 hours, protesting President Donald Trump and his administration amid the ongoing government shutdown. Merkley spoke from 6:21