Cory Booker

Cory Booker is a Democratic Senator from New Jersey. He is currently newsworthy due to his vocal criticism of both Democratic and Republican parties regarding issues of war powers and leadership. Booker has publicly stated that the Democratic party has "failed this moment" and called for new leadership, citing a damaging left-right divide. He has also criticized both parties for being "feckless" in ceding war powers to President Trump, fearing potential unilateral military actions against countries like Iran, Cuba, or North Korea. Booker is actively involved in efforts to limit Trump's war-making abilities, co-sponsoring war powers resolutions and advocating for public hearings on US hostilities with Iran. His actions highlight the internal divisions within the Democratic party and the ongoing debate over presidential war powers in the context of escalating tensions with Iran.