Cory Booker Confronted on Loving Trump, Faith Response Raises Questions

Clear Facts

• Senator Cory Booker was confronted with a 2016 video of himself declaring love for Donald Trump.
• Booker cited his Christian faith as the reason for his stance toward political adversaries.
• The New Jersey Democrat refused to rule out a 2028 presidential bid.

NBC’s Kristen Welker presented Senator Cory Booker with a 2016 clip where he stated his refusal to meet darkness with hate. The footage showed the senator explicitly saying he loved Donald Trump while defending his message of unity.

Welker asked the senator if those sentiments remain true today. Booker responded by citing his religious obligations to love his enemies while pledging to continue fighting against the former president’s policies.