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Newsweek
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Cory Booker Responds to 'Nazi Salute' Accusation
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A spokesperson for Cory Booker told Newsweek Sunday that the New Jersey Senator was simply waving to the crowd after MAGA supporters claimed Booker had made a Nazi salute. "Cory Booker was obviously just waving to the crowd. Anyone who claims his wave is the same as Elon Musk's gesture is operating in bad faith," Maya Krishna-Rogers, spokesperson for Booker, told Newsweek in an emailed statement Sunday. "The differences between the two are obvious to anyone without an agenda." The statement comes after billionaire Elon Musk accused Booker of making a 'Nazi Salute' during a speech Saturday. Newsweek reached out to Musk for comment by email Saturday during non-working hours. Musk did post and repost several images and video of Booker on his social media Sunday, accusing him of doing the salute. Why It Matters The accusation from MAGA supporters against Booker follows a series of incidents involving Musk and Bannon in which they were accused of making the salute during their appearances. Musk was accused in January of making the controversial gesture during a rally on Trump's second inauguration day, and he made a series of statements joking about Nazis on social media platform X, which he owns. "Don't say Hess to Nazi accusations! Some people will Goebbels anything down! Stop Gőring your enemies! His pronouns would've been He/Himmler! Bet you did nazi that coming 😂," Musk said in one such post. What To Know As Newsweek previously reported, video shows Booker speaking at the Democratic convention Saturday in California. As he finished his speech, Booker puts his hand over his heart before extending his hand, fingers open, towards the crowd and returning both his hands to his heart. The gesture is similar to the ones made by Musk and Bannon but not made as forcefully, the video shows. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) speaks during a news conference following the weekly Senate Democrats policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on March 4, 2025 in Washington, DC. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) speaks during a news conference following the weekly Senate Democrats policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on March 4, 2025 in Washington, DC. Photo by Tierney L. Cross/Getty Images Bannon was also accused of making the salute during a speech in February, which led to a political fallout that saw him drop out of the 2025 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Maryland, Newsweek previously reported. Following Musk's and Bannon's gestures, some defended the movements, calling them a 'Roman Salute' although it has not been proven that it was a widely practiced gesture. Earlier this year, the New Jersey Senator made history by speaking on the Senate floor for 25 hours and five minutes. The speech was largely critical of President Donald Trump's policies on immigration, DEI, and spending cuts. What People Are Saying Angela Belcamino, host of "Last Week on X", posted on X: "If Elon Musk is a Nazi for doing this gesture... Cory Booker is one too. Sorry, I don't make the rules." Collin Rugg, co-owner of conservative news site Trending Politics, posted on X Saturday: "Democrat Senator Cory Booker appears to do a "Nazi" salute in front of a large crowd of Democrats. I'm looking forward to the wall to wall coverage from the "honest" and totally not biased media." What Happens Next It is unclear when Booker will speak next or if he will issue further statements on the accusations made by MAGA. A schedule for the senator is not available on his website. The Democratic Convention in Anaheim continues Sunday with an award ceremony, committee reports, and adoption of resolutions listed on the agenda.
Daily Mail
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Thousands of extreme-right Italian neo-fascists hold torch-lit rally in honour of youth wing member murdered by far-left militants 50 years ago
Thousands of neo-fascists rallied in Italy last night to honour the death of a member of the extreme right group from 50 years ago. 'Roman salutes' were performed alongside banners saying 'honour to the fallen comrades' as more than 2,000 people gathered to mark the anniversary of Sergio Ramelli's murder in Milan, local media reported. The 18-year-old member of the youth wing - Fronte della gioventù - was attacked outside his home with a wrench by members of the far-left group, Avanguardia Operaia, in 1975. He died 47 days later. Echoes of Bella Ciao could be heard through the procession in via Paladini as Milanese locals sang the anti-fascist resistance song from apartment windows. Crowds the gathered in front of the Italian flag and a wreath of red flowers was carried at the beginning of the march while police watched alongside. The Italian Social Movement (MSI) ended their procession with a 'Roman Salute' - also known as the 'Fascist salute - towards Ramelli's mural. The gesture involving an extended right arm with a downward-facing palm is said to have originated in ancient Rome but is now often associated with 20th century fascism. At 10pm sharp, Ramelli's name is chanted three times, with 'present' chanted back three times in response. Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni posted a long message remembering the anniversary of Ramelli's death, explaining why her government decided to release stamp dedicated to the young activist. She said: 'A month and a half ago my government decided to dedicate a stamp to the memory of Sergio Ramelli, for us a gesture that is much more than symbolic: it means affirming that his story and his death are a piece of Italian history that everyone on the right and left must deal with. 'Today that memory is starting to be shared more, in an attempt to heal a deep wound that must unite all the innocent victims of hatred and political violence.' A plaque for Ramelli was also revealed last month at his old school in Milan, despite protests from left-wing students. Milan's Mayor, Giuseppe Sala, suggested that a street be named for every young victim of a terrorist attack and welcomed the approval of the Senate president, Ignazio La Russa. 'I think it would be a good thing to name a square or a street after the young people of Milan who were victims of the brutal terrorism of those years,' he was reported to have said in Sky TG24. He added that this 'is not the time to increase tensions, but to lower the tone and only remember that period'. La Russa, who attended the demonstration, said 'the individual stories are different, but if a square wants to bring together young people who lost their lives in a tragic moment in our history, I am in favour'. He continued to say that the most important thing 'is that there is no more violence. The intent is to offer all Italians a sign of harmony, peace and pacification and above all love. Today we say no to any type of violence'.
