Comedian Bill Maher took a humorous jab at Senator Cory Booker during his recent show. This came after Booker shared a series of engagement photos with his fiancée, Alexis Lewis, on Instagram. While Maher congratulated Booker on his engagement, he couldn’t resist making a few jokes about the nature of the photos.
On Friday night, Maher aired the photos and quipped that they resembled a commercial for a prescription drug rather than a typical engagement announcement. He said, "After we congratulate Senator Cory Booker on his recent engagement, he has to explain why his engagement photos look like an ad for prescription drugs."
Maher continued with his playful critique, suggesting that the images didn’t evoke thoughts of Booker finally shedding the stigma of being a bachelor. Instead, he joked, "They make me think, ‘Don’t let moderate to severe ulcerative colitis stand in your way. Ask your doctor about Zorlaxa.’”
Booker recently revealed his relationship with Lewis, which began shortly after his breakup with actress Rosario Dawson three years ago. In his Instagram post, Booker expressed his joy, saying, "I am savoring the soul-affirming wonder of everyday life with my partner, best friend, and now my fiancée." He added that they are excited about their future together and grateful for the support from their community.
Maher’s lighthearted roast of Booker highlights the intersection of politics and pop culture, reminding viewers that even serious figures can be the subject of humor.
