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Former Biden Staffer Sparks Controversy Over Cory Booker's Marriage

12/2/2025

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Yemisi Egbewole, a former Biden White House communications staffer and now a Fox News contributor, posted a TikTok questioning Cory Booker’s marriage to Alexis Lewis.
The video went viral and sparked speculation about Booker’s sexuality.
Some viewers criticized Egbewole’s remarks, while others defended Booker and his LGBTQ+ support.
Former Biden aides expressed shock and said the remarks contradicted the administration.
Booker and Alexis Lewis have not publicly addressed the controversy.

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Yemisi Egbewole, a former Biden White House communications staffer and now a Fox News contributor, posted a TikTok questioning Cory Booker’s marriage to Alexis Lewis.
The video went viral and sparked speculation about Booker’s sexuality.
Some viewers criticized Egbewole’s remarks, while others defended Booker and his LGBTQ+ support.
Former Biden aides expressed shock and said the remarks contradicted the administration.
Booker and Alexis Lewis have not publicly addressed the controversy.