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Democratic Senator Corey Booker Under Fire for "Cultural Exchange" Trips to ThailandBy Jonathan Gregory| April 30, 2025WASHINGTON, D.C. — Corey Booker, a Senator from New Jersey, known for his passionate speeches and suspiciously large collection of frequent flyer miles, is facing backlash this week after reports surfaced that he used campaign funds to bankroll a series of "cultural exchange" trips to Thailand. The senator, who insisted he was “researching international diplomacy through nightlife,” allegedly expensed flights, luxury hotel stays, and something described on receipts only as “VIP enlightenment experiences.”Campaign finance watchdogs were quick to raise eyebrows when over $120,000 in expenditures were labeled “constituent outreach (Bangkok division).” Leaked financial documents included itemized charges from establishments with names like “Temple of Boom” and “The Silk Swing,” alongside a $3,800 bill for “interpretive companionship.” One receipt even featured a handwritten thank you note signed by someone only identified as “Cherry Bomb.”Adding to the controversy, photos and video footage surfaced showing Booker in a silk robe, aviator sunglasses, and what appeared to be body glitter, dancing on a rooftop bar with a flaming cocktail in each hand. When confronted by reporters, the senator responded, “Look, I believe in embracing all cultures… sometimes literally.” He added that these excursions were vital to understanding “human rights, identity, and the importance of tipping generously.”Ethics committees are now reviewing whether campaign money can be used for “soul-searching abroad.” Booker, undeterred, purchased a one-way ticket to Thailand marked on his calender as, “spiritual retreat, Bangkok.” The level of depravity displayed by the Democratic Party is historic. @newsmax