### Controversy Surrounds Sen. Cory Booker After Alleged Nazi Salute at California Democratic Convention

Senator Cory Booker found himself at the center of a social media storm after making a gesture during the California Democratic Convention that some perceived as a Nazi salute. The incident occurred on Saturday as Booker addressed a group of delegates, urging them to engage in proactive activism inspired by the late civil rights icon John Lewis. Booker's call to action was overshadowed by the gesture he made at the end of his speech, which quickly went viral and drew accusations from various corners of the internet.

Several social media users expressed their outrage, with one user stating, "I'm literally shaking right now. Cory Booker is literally Hitler. I can't wait for fake news to cover this as extensively as they did Elon when he gave his heart out to everyone!" Another user emphatically posted, "Cory Booker does a NAZI SALUTE at the California Democratic Convention HOLY CRAP! LITERALLY HITLER!" The New Jersey Senator has yet to publicly respond to these claims.

Booker, who recently delivered a marathon 25-hour speech on the Senate floor, has been a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump's agenda. In his Saturday address, he emphasized the need for the Democratic Party to connect more deeply with voters, suggesting that a failure to do so is a reason for past electoral losses. "I think the Democratic Party lost a lot of elections because people didn't believe that they cared about them. So let's stop worrying about the politics and get more focused on the people," he said.

After his speech, Booker shared his thoughts on strategies for political activism. Citing civil rights leaders like John Lewis, he highlighted the importance of creativity in pushing for change. "I know one thing it's not is sitting down and doing nothing and just watching on TV and getting stuck in a state of sedentary agitation. Everybody has to be taking measures to put the pressure on to change," he remarked.

Despite the controversy, Booker remains focused on his political future. Although he ran an unsuccessful campaign for president in 2020, he plans to run for reelection to the Senate in 2026 and hinted that he isn't currently concentrating on the 2028 presidential race, stating that "2028 will take care of itself." The fallout from the recent incident at the convention, however, adds a layer of complexity to his future political endeavors.