Senator Cory Booker on Trump, Biden, & the 2024 Election | The Don Lemon Show

Don Lemon sits down with Senator Cory Booker for a deep dive into the American political system and the upcoming presidential election. They discuss the dangers of Trump, the accomplishments of President Biden, and the path forward to uniting Americans.
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00:00 - Intro
01:35 - Bad vibes in congress
05:35 - Booker on Trump conviction
08:14 - Populism on the left and right
11:40 - If the country is doing well, why aren’t Americans feeling it?
19:50 - Black Americans losing faith in the left
29:20 - Booker on who the next president will be
31:00 - Don Is concerned about New Jersey
40:35 - On anxiety about the future of the country

[@user-of9ij5yf1y]

I’m 72 y:o white woman in red Kansas! And I’m watching you on KZbin! Cory Booker for President!!!

[@leslieseitz2833]

I'm 66 and I get all my News from KZbin. Mainstream media is terrible. 💙💙💙

[@mostlyends]

Oh he'll no, boomer. No more center right losers! We need real progressive change.

[@deidrekelly2713]

I love Booker but he’s startling the fence here!

[@deidrekelly2713]

The Dems on The Hill have gotten too comfortable! JS!

[@carolynallen3673]

I’m in my 70s and I remember quality media reporting…we have lost the integrity of the fourth rail. Yes I watch the independent podcasters, too. 3 second sound bites have poisoned us, the voters.

[@AVRILROOTS]

this why Americans should be celebrating President Joe Biden( no not his AGE)#

[@donnas6474]

Absolutely!!!

[@leedavis6153]

Why didn’t Cory run for President. He would make a great President! I am 73 and think he’s got the knowledge, experience, intelligent, integrity and a strong sense of honesty our country needs.

[@beachlover9705]

He did!!

[@Newtperc]

He did run for president. And got smoked. Love the guy

[@worldwidesportsfansmacktal8260]

THANK YOU, WE ALWAYS FELT THIS WAY ABOUT CORY BOOKER!!!

[@raygarn4447]

America can't tolerate a black president anytime soon. This is the real America now 😢

[@user-lc4sq6xp7z]

President Biden/Harris must win in 2024. A lot of great choices for 2028 and 2032,, but the country and it's constitution has to get there

[@christinespiers-wy9kr]

I will not be voting for Trump!

[@thebookelf2135]

Go one further and "vote for Joe, not the psycho" 😊

[@christinekraeger2151]

I am a white woman and cannot understand why any black, brown etc would support trump. He has made it clear he doesn't like them and has done nothing for them! Tim Scott especially upsets me, watching him kiss trumps butt! Thank you Don and Senator Cory, you guys are great!

[@E4K9]

Give one example

[@lolaloren1773]

I don’t understand it either@ christinekraeper2151

[@jds0084]

As a black woman, I am dumbfounded that any minority group (black people, Jews, Latinos, women, LGBTQ, low and middle income, etc) would support Trump.

[@E4K9]

@@jds0084 you should look some up and listen to what they have to say, my friend.

[@sunshinemcno7582]

@@E4K9they have nothing to say … except the stupid he gave us stimulus check, a check he said NO too but pelosi and democrats overide it to get done per government rule d president must sign. Then he was happy to learn his signature will be seen, but he never wanted to help anyone…. But Biden even gave more checks,, but he is humble not loud like thrump

[@katechurcher4830]

So good to see Senator Booker! Thanks Mr. Lemon.

[@capstone1073]

What engaging, beautiful stories depicting the humanity of Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden. Love me some Cory Booker!

[@worldwidesportsfansmacktal8260]

GREAT STORES FROM BOTH OF THEM!!!

[@Rebeca-sd1md]

Senator Booker. A nice and decent man.

[@donaldcoppersmith1018]

79 yrs old I am and this is where I get my NEWS! Thanks Mr Lemon-

[@miag6211]

Brought tears to my eyes hearing Mr. CB speak on MY President. President Barack Obama.🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋

[@leedavis6153]

I’m 73. I watch TikTok a couple hours every day. There is not enough on there about Biden. These kids need to know who and what Biden is and what he does.

[@thebookelf2135]

Make some tik toks yourself, I realize I am going to have to do this ❤

[@user-yf8xe8be8n]

❤

[@nikkibuckler5906]

It's getting scary, look at the EU, France & Germany elections, fascism is on rise. It makes me so upset all the young men & women who died for our freedom & it's under attack again. I will never quit fighting for human rights & freedoms.

[@Adam-nw1vy]

Austria is even more worrisome. The far right has completely dominated the recent elections and will probably rule the country. Italy had already fallen to the far right and fascists are literally openly making their awful salutes while the sales of fascist paraphernalia associated with Mussolini are skyrocketing. History is apparently repeating itself.

[@donnas6474]

It's sad they don't understand their history and what fascism really is. Smh 🤦‍♀️

[@rose-annpatterson6607]

Welcome Senator Booker ❤️ always 😊

[@BethBear-vp1ob]

Hey Lemon Heads🍋🍋🍋 I love Cory Booker❤️

[@mindlessgurl8]

✅

[@jdub6766]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ajamoniqueking]

I met Cory in 2015 and then again in 2018 at a Black entrepreneur conference in Newark. He's such a kind and intelligent man. We definitely need more Representatives like him. Hi Cory 👋

[@poppy9400]

Thank you Don, for having Mr Booker on your show today. I have always adored him and felt he would be good presidential material. Thank you for asking him about how they are messaging the American people.. You have good sense of what needs to be done. Thank you!!! 💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸

[@HealwNonaBlacktv]

Awesome interview we must keep telling others about how the Biden-Harris ran has helped America the reduction in copay cost for diabetic meds mines from $175 to $35 is life changing

[@s.w.warbirds4126]

Biden did that ? You might want to look into that ?

[@carolbryan7494]

Don, great show with Senator Booker. Please also get Roland Martin on your show. Senator Booker also please work with Roland Martin, former CNN reporter to help get more voices heard including the Black Community. This is crucial to save us all from the Dictatorship country takeover of America!!!

[@jayceak7]

I concur! And kudos for passing along that vital message! ❤

[@brandeejensen1270]

Jasmine is my hero! Just like Corey 👍

[@carolynskelly4763]

I am a 74 yo white woman from Toronto, Ontario, Canada and thoroughly enjoying you both, Don and Cory, for the wonderful men you are. The beauty of your conversation, a fabulous symphony of truth and love feeds my soul. There is a power in what you are doing that is invincible and deserves to be elevated to your rightful place in history. Thank you. Peace and Love.

[@MsAShabreezie]

This was so nice and well put!

[@thamilton007]

Thank you, Don and Senator Booker, for an excellent discussion🍋

[@Tracy1729]

Don I was waiting for this interview. Senator Cory Booker has my vote if he ever runs for President. Don you have excellent interviews. Can you get Senetor Cory Booker on one of your live shows? See ya at 5pm 🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋

[@s.w.warbirds4126]

" if he ever runs for President. " you are clueless and need to start doing your homework before you vote !

[@IlkaBlades]

I just got such goosebumps listening to you guys. He took me there and I’ve never been there before thank you

[@christinespiers-wy9kr]

Praying for peace in our country and world!🙏

[@donnas6474]

Amen 🙏🙌🫶

[@jzz1019]

Absolutely love CB! Bid brilliant mind and even bigger heart.

[@katechurcher4830]

I admire your responses Senator.

[@justuschickstraveladvisors]

Thank you Mr. Booker for calming my fears. I love your spirit and belief in the people of our country!! Love you Don!!

[@shirlbibb2343]

Great show and reporting Don! 2 awesome intelligent guys!💯 Loved seeing Senator Booker l'm so glad he's speaking up and out, will be so glad when more will do the same thing, their voices and knowledge are so needed, Awesome show and guest, loved it! Thanks Don for sharing! "There is hope" love him and his positivity

[@donnaharris4723]

Wow I am a minute away from my 70th birthday and Here I am listening to my two favorite black men apart from husband; It is so refreshing to hear a dialogue that is honest, genuine, informative and direct. The conversation was deep, heartfelt, and gives hope that we will survive this phase of uncertainty in our democratic republic. Mr Booker you are my Senator, and Mr Lemon you are my favorite journalist. Guys keep up the good work and God bless.

[@roquedemelo9832]

Thank you Don for bringing this man for the show. Great person with great character. All of New Jersey loves him. I love him too.

[@Trojan4u]

Love me some Cory! Smart, approachable, kind heart. Easy on the eyes....(u too of course)

[@LyneseTheDame]

We are part of the lemonation🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋

[@jdub6766]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@romecatolico3549]

GREAT INTERVIEW DON MY HERO 🦸‍♂️ WITH GREAT NEW JERSEY SENATOR CORY BOOKER

[@yoleneroldan3102]

Great show. Love Cory Booker

[@RosiaBell]

Thank you Don Lemon. I enjoy your show very much.

[@ayahslife8773]

We can all learn many life lessons from Cory Booker 💙🙏💙

[@kimdeuville2809]

He is mentally unwell, Trumps family,handlers,doctors, nurses should be charged with elder abuse, he need rest without is phone with real doctors

[@leedavis6153]

If you’re talking about Cory, you don’t know what you’re talking about!

[@TrishaVincent8057]

​@@leedavis6153 I believe that post was about Trump being unwell, etc.

[@kimdeuville2809]

No leedavis, I am talking about trump

[@jgator6694]

@@kimdeuville2809he IS mentally unwell but if anyone should be charged with abuse…it is TRUMP. He is the most abusive person ever.

[@beachlover9705]

No Trump just need be in or under the jail period

[@ayporter1]

OMG. Tears about how President Biden call u in 2018. 😢😢❤❤

[@TEPO--]

Dearest Cory Booker, As I'm in a constantly perplexed state, attempting to understand our nations current situation that is so very disturbing to me. The destruction and toxic ripples of Trumpism and the heartbreaking consequences to OUR society. Yes, "the soul of our county" will prevail. Senator Booker, I sincerely thank you for your perspective, your sharing of aspects of our history (historical behavior), etc. Your sharing is insightful and helpful to me. I VALUE you, your LEADERSHIP, PRESENCE and Senator Booker, your SERVICE to us. Your time, perspective and voices are comforting to me as I weather the lunacy and my concerns as I'm so very perplexed by the belief systems of fellow and apparently do very odd fellow citizens. Continued deep breaths, holding onto HOPE, VISION and PERSEVERANCE on behalf of our health, the lives and opportunities of our youth and future generations. Thank you

[@adreaune]

Good job Don I’m Glad u got that message to Corey about messaging

[@mommaniese]

Go Cory Booker and you’re right lived in Jersey all my life, born & raised here, you’re the best. Have to give props to you Don Lemon for having this platform!!! Keep up the good work, missed ya when you left CNN!

[@sandralouise9306]

For the people, by the people and with the people!!

[@lulusWorld_93]

Hi Don 🍋, Happy Monday

[@mrsplanetmaster9]

Good morning 🌞 fellow 🍋Heads.. MAX RESPECT.. CBooker.. I'm having ☕ at CBean/L. A. ready to focus . as a 🍋💛 Thx D🍋...🗽💙

[@inakomins1848]

Which CBean were u at ( location)

[@mrsplanetmaster9]

@@inakomins1848 on W. 3rd St and Martel

[@deidrekelly2713]

I’m 60 and watch KZbin more than anything else!

[@kathrynchatman3171]

I don’t watch TV anymore. Love KZbin!!

[@nealharris2381]

VOTE

[@diannemclinn7076]

I’m 70 and it’s KZbin for me. Plus I don’t care how old you are , I care what you do !!!

[@MayorMcC666]

I hope that Corey Booker is as resilient as he seems, he is a true patriot

[@avyarima]

I was and will always be for Cory Booker being our president.

[@lorrainemilam9385]

"it's nice to be important but more important to be nice" has it's place sometimes it's also important to show courage, character and boldness in our lives.

[@susandianebrumm9842]

I envision that some day we get to vote for Cory for President - can't be too far off!!!

[@ChristopherCade1959]

America needs Senator Cory Booker as President as soon as possible.

[@s.w.warbirds4126]

He tried & got smoked ! lol

[@RockNRod.]

Cory, i know there are a lot of people you look up to, but millions look up to you and support your great leadership!!

[@nicolelacoursierewells5497]

This was such a great show! The energy the Senator provides is so welcomed!

[@vivianrivers467]

Great guest!!!❤

[@ribbleslipscomb5171]

"Just Us" has a special meaning for me. If I wasn't on board already, that one, bought me for a dime. ❤❤❤

[@PamelaTurner-vu8ve]

Thank you, Mr. Lemon & Mr. Booker. Fabulous. 🕊🕊

[@ribbleslipscomb5171]

Great guys, terrific podcast. ❤❤❤

[@susancurtis3201]

Thank you Don for hosting Corey Booker. One of my favorite senators. Some of it was difficult conversation. Enjoyed listening toward the end. You guys are fun.

[@nicolerod7909]

This was great ! Looking forward ton5pm today. LEMONATION🍋🍋🍋🍋

[@loveladybx]

Don. Love your new show. As a member of the middle class I can tell you that our incomes are not keeping up with the cost of living. We keep being told about these jobs and the decrease in unemployment but these jobs aren’t paying enough to get from paycheck to paycheck. Peoples mortgages are going up and they don’t really understand why. And the CEO of Kellogg thinks we should eat cereal for dinner to help with the ridiculous cost of groceries. Seeing congress approve billions of our tax dollars to support foreign wars just makes us feel like neither party really gives a damn!!! Most in congress are upper middle class to wealthy and they don’t actually understand what it feels like to see them passing bill after bill to support other countries. Most of us regardless of party do not want our tax dollars being spent abroad until we can afford to feed our families.

[@wellnative1]

Well said.

[@tonixhenson]

Thank you For saying what needed to be said. I love you Cory Booker, but pls listen. 🍋

[@jlynnd1969]

You gotta love Senator Booker. I got a little distracted in the middle of the interview singing "I'm just a bill..." 😂 But that story about Obama was so special. Then Don's story about Biden made me tear up. Another great interview, Don. 💜💜💜

[@JessicaF1109]

💙💙💙

[@janicewaite9144]

Wow, Corey Booker is such a great orator. I felt like I was in the room. Thanks for sharing your experiences and accomplishments with us. Wonderful 😍

[@marilynutley7737]

I’m 73 and I watch KZbin I don’t watch tv as much as I did. However I’m learning more on KZbin.

[@N00h325O]

I'm glad Independent Media is thriving. I've been sick of Corporate Media Fed Views & their forced scheduled agenda on people. Thank you Lemon Live for taking a chance to join platform 🍋 🍋 🍋 🍋

[@andreacharles7919]

Just us but we must vote. Democrats needs some 🔥 getting the message out

[@randyonbass1]

I absolutely love you show Don. So much better than watching you on the networks. You're personality and talent of interview really shine through. This episode with Corey Booker was watching two intelligent brothers talking, relaxed and made me feel like I was there. Job well done, keep up the great work. I look forward to your next episode.

[@Adele.N]

Fantastic interview Don!! Thank you.

[@EA1373]

Solo female Truckdriver here, Hey my old Friend an Mayor. Brick Towers 😂 your old maintenance gurl. 🎉❤🎉 Hey 👋 Don Lemon 🍋 I miss Newark, but im Happier in the south.

[@robynsullivan1834]

Love the video with Cory Booker

[@terristenacious2279]

Thank you Don, I love Cory Booker he's one of my favorite politicians.

[@tobygouche6243]

great interview so positive and uplifting. I wish we had Cory Booker in the UK

[@ronniehines2064]

May God continue bless you wonderful brothers and lead you into all truth and righteousness.😢

[@user-vo4dr8qb7l]

Hello Sen. Booker, Y’all keep up the good fight!

[@debragarner6408]

Thank you Don for saying the quiet part out loud! Get with the messaging on social media platforms Dems, too buttoned up!!!!!

[@toyinosuntuyi1016]

Thank you Senator Booker and thanks Don. Appreciate this discussion.

[@loiscobb687]

Every Democrat needs to give the same true information, sound bites, etc about the issue. That's what makes Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett so popular because she explains issues in layman's terms. For example how President Biden's infrastructure policies helps All American citizens, explaining complex immigration policies, global cultural, racial/ethnic historical issues that impact policies, and global warming and necessity of environmental sustainability. Woman's right to choose, and All other issues we're faced with. The accomplishments of President Biden need to be clearly shown. Anyway, just my opinion. Everyone have a great week at school work home traveling and play. Thank you Don for your informative show 👍👏

[@deloreswallace1695]

That’s definitely true I love Don Lemon and his realness ❤️❤️❤️

[@CTwist2025]

Gotta love CB.

[@inakomins1848]

OMG 😱😱😱!!!!! Don , that was the most absolutely phenomenal interview with my favorite Sen Cory Booker , 💯💯💯💯💯!!!!! I learned more about the 2 of You , and the State of Our Country today in 1 hour, than I have in xxxxx years !!!!!Thank you, Thank you , Thank you 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰… Please, please , please, bring him back for more 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽!!!!! ( and yes , u should definitely join his “Barber Shop Team” and get those dimples on the road 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 ( Take DL, Ali, & Trevor with u also -lmao) …

[@inakomins1848]

Oops I forgot , U gotta for sure take Jasmine with you 😘

[@BrooklynLilly]

Love Sen. Booker

[@LaMarraPSmith]

I WILL NOT VOTE FOR DJT. GOD ALMIGHTY HAS TO STEP IN, TO SET HIM ASIDE. IT'S SO OBVIOUS THAT MAN CAN NOT DO IT. JESUS THE CHRIST PLEASE STEP IN. 🙏👁👁

[@thelmadeguzman5252]

🙏🙏🙏yes let us pray hard that people realize that voting an autocratic convicted felon our constitution will be lost.. project 2025 agenda of the republicans MAGA…

[@BrooklynLilly]

Amen!

[@joellegouedboucaud5085]

Wow filled with emotions please continue the Good Fight for us

[@Saintreid]

Great show Don! Keep up the good work. Thanks Senator Booker!

[@vicmedina1176]

Senator Booker is so classy and intelligent we could be so lucky to have someone of his character as president! 💙💯💙

[@dennisfarris4729]

The coarsening of American society in my lifetime is absolutely astonishing,

[@sheshe4460]

Always love to hear from Corey Booker.

[@georgiabrother]

Great show and conversation.

[@user-vs3bz3yy4l]

Thank you Senator Booker, I agree that it is a sad state that Bad Behavior is elevated! I want to see just us, and more level headed behavior.

[@dinodinosaur2930]

💚💚 Love these Dudes ... Two great uplifting stories with POTUS

[@gigimichelle4805]

Don, thanks for correcting yourself and extending the proper respect by referring to the President, as President Biden verses Biden.

[@beachlover9705]

I met Sen Booker a few weeks ago in NJ .He could not have been nicer and it was real!

[@shirlp8378]

So great. Cory Booker and Don Lemon. Great show.

[@alelwin]

Cory Booker for President after Biden. Great interview Don. Authentic, Real, Outstanding !! Thank you.

[@worldwidesportsfansmacktal8260]

Don Lemon thank you very much for your very valuable doing your part to keep Democracy as Cory Booker!!! What a great call & Story Cory Booker got & what a great story, awesome!!! WOW, YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME, WOW!!! WOW, DON LEMON'S Story of getting a call from Joe Biden Vice President Then & Now Joe Biden is President, what great stories, AMAZING!!! AWESOME GOOD BROTHERS, YOU ALL DESERVE THOSE PHONE CALLS FOR ALL OF YOUR GOOD & GREAT WORK, WAY TO GET PAID FORWARD!!!

[@mita6010]

Cory’s story at the end of this KZbin was what I needed to believe in our country again. He believes in the promise of our country to be a better place and needs to be president.

[@jonward6763]

I hadn’t decided if I was going to subscribe until I saw this particular video post. You are still at the top of your game, Brother. Excellent content 🇺🇸

[@cheryleary4016]

Love you Mr. Lemon and Senator Booker. I been a Lemonhead for a long time . Thank you for this discussion. Very insightful