Booker Defended After Convention Gesture Draws Criticism

Senator Cory Booker faced criticism from conservatives and social media users after making a gesture at the California Democratic Convention that many compared to a Nazi salute, similar to accusations previously directed at Elon Musk. Booker's spokesperson stated that the gesture was simply a wave and not equivalent to Musk's earlier gesture. Critics, pointing to the earlier widespread condemnation of Musk by Democrats and the media, now argue that Booker's incident has been downplayed or ignored, highlighting perceived media double standards. Elon Musk responded by reposting commentary and criticizing the lack of comparable scrutiny for Booker. The Anti-Defamation League had previously defended Musk, attributing his gesture to an awkward moment of enthusiasm. Booker has not publicly commented, and the incident has fueled debate about bias and partisanship in media reporting.