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Booker's Arm Gesture Sparks Nazi Comparisons

Booker's Arm Gesture Sparks Nazi Comparisons

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New Jersey Senator Cory Booker's post-speech gesture at the California Democratic Convention sparked controversy, drawing comparisons to Elon Musk's similar gesture at Trump's inauguration. Social media users, particularly those aligned with MAGA, labeled Booker a Nazi and Hitler. The gesture, though slightly different from Musk's, involved an extended arm and open hand. Musk, who previously faced criticism for his gesture, shared Booker's video on X. Booker's recent actions include a record-breaking filibuster criticizing Trump and Musk. The incident highlights the potential for misinterpretations of seemingly innocuous gestures in the highly charged political climate.

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