Sen. Cory Booker makes a play for MAHA parents
Sen. Cory Booker is urging Democrats to embrace the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, emphasizing the importance of addressing unhealthy American diets. During a speech at the Center for American Progress, he highlighted the movement's focus on promoting whole foods and reducing reliance on ultra-processed items. Booker's remarks suggest a strategic effort to attract MAHA supporters as Democrats aim to regain congressional control.
- ▪Sen. Cory Booker made a speech appealing to the Make America Healthy Again movement.
- ▪He criticized the current administration for its support of pesticide companies and cuts to school lunch funding.
- ▪Booker indicated that Democrats should align with MAHA to attract its supporters away from the GOP.
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Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) is telling Democrats not to ignore the Make America Healthy Again movement. Booker, who is seen as a potential 2028 presidential candidate, made an explicit appeal to MAHA during a speech focused on combating the unhealthiness of the American food diet at the Center for American Progress’s Ideas Conference on Tuesday. Recommended Stories Senate GOP fumes after Trump snubs Cornyn with Ken Paxton endorsement Massie campaign sends misleading text implying Trump endorsement Gavin Newsom urges Democrats to become ‘ruthless’ against Trump “Some of you might be surprised that I came here to talk about food. Don’t be,” said Booker.
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