The liberal media destroyed Musk for doing this but now will they hold their own side accountable?

Senator Cory Booker is under fire from conservatives after making a gesture eerily similar to what the mainstream media once labeled a “Nazi salute”—yet this time, the liberal press has gone quiet.

Booker Raises Eyebrows with On-Stage Salute in California

While speaking at the California Democratic Party Convention in Los Angeles, Senator Booker raised his right arm toward the crowd after placing his hand on his chest. The moment, caught on video, instantly drew comparisons to the gesture Elon Musk made earlier this year—a gesture that prompted headlines accusing Musk of signaling to extremists.

But this time, those same media outlets are nowhere to be found.

“BREAKING: Democrat Senator Cory Booker seems to make a ‘Nazi-style’ gesture while addressing a large audience of fellow Democrats. Can’t wait for the nonstop coverage from our totally fair and unbiased mainstream media,” conservative commentator Collin Rugg wrote on X.

Double Standard? Conservatives See a Pattern

Social media erupted with comparisons to Elon Musk’s gesture on Trump’s inauguration day—a moment the media weaponized to paint Musk as a far-right sympathizer. However, despite video footage of Booker’s salute, major outlets like CNN, The New York Times, and The Washington Post have remained completely silent.

“Here’s a list of all the news networks who have not covered Cory Booker’s salute… Every single one of them wrote stories on Elon Musk’s,” former government scientist Matt van Swol posted to X.

Musk himself responded:

“Legacy media is one big psy op.”

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Booker’s Speech: Attacks on Trump and American Values

During his roughly 15-minute speech, Booker didn’t hold back, slamming President Donald Trump, entrepreneur Elon Musk, and conservative efforts to restore national security, energy independence, and economic stability.

“Real change does not come from Washington. It comes from the people standing up… against the powerful, against the elected, against the rich,” Booker said—echoing left-wing talking points that have become common in today’s Democratic Party.

He also repeated themes from a 25-hour filibuster he delivered in March—criticizing Trump’s administration and conservative reforms to cut government overreach and improve national efficiency.

Media Bias on Full Display

The lack of coverage from mainstream networks has only fueled conservative frustration, especially among older Americans who remember when journalism meant holding both parties accountable.

“If Elon Musk was labeled a Nazi over this same gesture, then Cory Booker deserves the same label. I don’t set the rules,” posted political commentator Angela Belcamino.

“Cory Booker is a straight-up NAZI! WOW,” wrote Gunther Eagleman, a well-known conservative voice on X.

Team Booker Fires Back—But Refuses to Acknowledge Musk Smears

Booker’s spokesperson attempted to downplay the moment, telling Fox News Digital that the senator was “obviously just waving to the crowd.” But critics note that Booker was silent when similar accusations were hurled at Elon Musk earlier this year.

Booker has previously accused President Trump of using “racist tropes” and even labeled him “worse than a racist” during the 2020 election season. Yet he now expects the benefit of the doubt when making nearly identical gestures.


Final Thoughts: Two Sets of Rules?

Once again, Americans are witnessing the media’s blatant double standard: smear conservatives for waving at a crowd, but defend Democrats when they do the exact same thing. For millions of Americans—especially those who value fairness, faith, and freedom—this incident is just more proof that trust in the mainstream media is gone for good.