But similar to New Jersey’s Senator Cory Booker’s infamous and utterly embarrassing “I am Spartacus” moment during Brett Kavanaugh’s 2018 Supreme Court confirmation hearings, Baraka thought his antics made him comparable to a legendary figure from the Bible. 

Yes, he likens himself to King David. Seriously.

“This is our David moment,” Baraka told a crowd of several dozen supporters at a rally in his hometown on Tuesday. “Many of us miss our David moment because we [are] trying to run away from confrontation and controversy. But your crowd lives in the middle of controversy. The thing that has been promised to you is surrounded by high walls, and the gates are guarded by giants. If you’re running from conflict and controversy, then you’ll never get what’s promised of you. This is our David moment.”

Many of you already know the story of David, especially his brief slingshot interaction with Goliath, but here’s a brief summary if you need a refresher:

David (flourished c. 1000 bce) was the second ruler of the united kingdom of ancient Israel and Judah. He founded the Judaean dynasty and united all the tribes of Israel under a single monarch. His son Solomon expanded the empire that David built. David is an important figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

If you ask me, that seems a little more impressive than illegally entering a state facility and promptly getting arrested.

There’s no comparison between King David and Mayor Ras Bararka. None whatsoever. pic.twitter.com/BGwErR61hp

— Ben Owen (@hrkbenowen) May 14, 2025