Senator Cory Booker talks Russia-Ukraine war, President Trump on Up Close - Full Interview

Sunday, August 24, 2025
NEW YORK (WABC) -- Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey sat down with Bill Ritter on this week's edition of Up Close.

The senator gave his take on the war between Russia and Ukraine on the heels of President Donald Trump's summit meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin last week, and his highly-anticipated meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday.

Senator Booker also discussed the first 200 days of Trump's second term, and the need for lawmakers in the Democratic party to stand up and fight.

In addition, Booker talked about what the next generation of leadership could look like, and much more.

Up Close with Bill Ritter 8/24/25: Sen. Cory Booker


You can watch Senator Cory Booker's entire interview with Bill Ritter in the media player above. Up Close airs every Sunday morning at 11 a.m.



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