‘SHAME ON HIM’: Sen ‘Spartacus’ UNDER FIRE for jumping on El Salvador ‘bandwagon’

In yet another jaw-dropping display of political posturing, Senator Cory “Spartacus” Booker has come under fire for what critics are calling a reckless and virtue-signaling trip to El Salvador—meeting with individuals allegedly tied to the notorious MS-13 gang—all while ignoring real issues plaguing his constituents in New Jersey and beyond.

Booker, known more for his theatrical performances than meaningful policy achievements, has apparently decided that playing international diplomat in gang-infested Central America is more pressing than addressing the plight of American hostages or the safety of U.S. citizens.

And this time, even liberal-leaning observers are starting to raise eyebrows.

Virtue Signaling on Steroids

It’s a spectacle: a sitting U.S. Senator smiling alongside a man whose tattoos raise serious questions about affiliations with one of the most violent gangs in the Western Hemisphere.

That’s right—Abrego Garcia, the man at the center of this controversy, has ink patterns synonymous with MS-13, a gang infamous for murder, extortion, and the rape of women and children.

And yet, Booker and fellow Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen were more than happy to pose for optics that could easily double as Republican campaign material.

One commentator nailed it: “I want the optics of MS-13 tattooed hands with a U.S.Senator.”

The Republican Party couldn’t have dreamt up a better ad if they tried.

Meanwhile in New Jersey…

Back in Booker’s own backyard, a humanitarian nightmare is unfolding.

Alexander, a 20-year-old American from New Jersey, is still held hostage by Hamas.

And what has Senator Booker done? He wore a pin.

That’s it.

A pin during his notorious 25-hour filibuster—that had absolutely no impact—was apparently his grand gesture.

“He’s thinking about him,” scoffed political commentator Nicole, “but he’s flying to El Salvador for someone who’s not even a U.S. citizen? Shame on you, Cory Booker.”

And she’s not wrong.

The Democrats’ Bizarre New Obsession

Let’s be clear: Democrats are falling all over themselves to embrace some of the strangest, most indefensible causes.

This isn’t about immigration reform anymore.

It’s about signaling to the far-left base, trying to raise money off the suffering of others—even if that “other” might be a gang-affiliated individual with blood on his hands.

The White House even posted a side-by-side comparison that tells you everything you need to know.

On one side: President Trump with Patti Moran, mother of a young Maryland woman murdered by an illegal migrant.

On the other: Senator Van Hollen grinning with Abrego Garcia, whose body art screams MS-13 allegiance.

One image screams justice.

The other? Injustice parading as compassion.

MS-13 Tattoos: Not Just Body Art

Let’s not pretend these tattoos are a fashion statement.

These aren’t butterflies and flowers.

They are gang markers.

They are death sentences if worn by anyone not in the gang.

As one expert noted, “If those tattoos are on his hand and he’s not a member of MS-13, he gets killed by MS-13.” That’s how serious it is.

And yet Democrats continue to dance around this.

Some suggest Garcia was “fleeing a rival gang.”

But let’s ask the obvious: If you’re not in a gang, why would you be worried about a rival one?

The narrative doesn’t hold up.

Democrats’ Disconnect from Reality

This entire debacle illustrates a broader issue within the Democratic Party: a growing detachment from reality and the concerns of everyday Americans.

Rather than focusing on safety, jobs, inflation, or even securing the release of American hostages, some Democrats would rather chase headlines by defending questionable figures overseas.

David, a Fox News contributor, put it bluntly: “Do Americans want to be safe? Or do they want to be raped, murdered, robbed—the way Democrats seem to support through these policies?”

That’s not hyperbole.

It’s a legitimate concern when lawmakers elevate individuals under criminal suspicion over the needs of their own voters.

The Political Fallout

This is political suicide—or at least it should be.

Every picture with an MS-13 tattooed individual is a future campaign ad.

Every visit to El Salvador while ignoring New Jersey’s hostage crisis is a future debate talking point.

And let’s not forget: Garcia isn’t even a U.S. citizen.

Why is an American senator spending taxpayer resources—money and time—on a man whose loyalty lies outside our borders?

This is not the fight to pick.

And yet, Democrats are all-in.

The Legal vs.

 Political Divide

Sure, Garcia deserves due process.

That’s the American way.

But there’s a difference between legal fairness and political foolishness.

Immigration courts will decide his fate.

That’s not what this is about.

What this is about is political optics.

And Booker, Van Hollen, and others are failing miserably.

The American people are watching—and judging.

Conclusion: Time to Wake Up

Cory Booker and his Democratic colleagues need a reality check.

America is not asking for senators to fly to El Salvador and pose with alleged gang members.

America is asking for leadership.

Real leadership.

They want protection from criminal elements—not photo ops with them.

They want action on American hostages—not meaningless pins.

They want representatives who represent them—not a virtue-signaling campaign to woo radicals.

So to Cory Booker: SHAME ON YOU.

And to the voters of New Jersey—2026 can’t come soon enough.