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Cory Booker Faces Backlash Over Controversial Gesture at Convention

6/1/2025

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Senator Cory Booker sparked controversy at a California Democratic convention when a gesture he made was likened to a "Nazi salute," drawing sharp criticism. Despite the backlash, Booker stands resilient, maintaining his status as a key player in the Democratic Party and showing strong polling numbers for a potential 2028 presidential bid.

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Senator Cory Booker sparked controversy at a California Democratic convention when a gesture he made was likened to a "Nazi salute," drawing sharp criticism. Despite the backlash, Booker stands resilient, maintaining his status as a key player in the Democratic Party and showing strong polling numbers for a potential 2028 presidential bid.