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President Donald Trump endorsed GOP Jack Ciattarelli in New Jersey’s governor’s race Monday ahead of the state’s June primary in an effort to flip the state red.
Trump provided a lengthy statement backing Ciattarelli on his Truth Social account.
“Jack Ciattarelli is a terrific America First Candidate running to be the next Governor of a State that I love, NEW JERSEY!” Trump wrote.
“Jack, who after getting to know and understand MAGA, has gone ALL IN, and is now 100% (PLUS!). He is strongly supported by the most Highly Respected Leaders in New Jersey and, as your next Governor, Jack Ciattarelli will work closely with me and the Trump Administration to advance our America First Agenda. Jack will fight tirelessly to Grow our Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Restore our Economic Power, Help Secure our now VERY Secure (Record Setting!) Southern Border, Stop Migrant Crime, Murderers, and other Criminals from illegally entering our Country, Protect our Great Military/Vets, Advance American Energy DOMINANCE by helping to keep the price of Gasoline, Oil, and all forms of Energy VERY LOW (CHEAP!), and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment, which has not been attacked, amended, or changed while I was President,” the president added.
Trump argued that Ciattarelli will help end “woke” policies in New Jersey.
“Also, Jack is the Republican Candidate who is best positioned to STAND TALL against the Radical Left Democrats and, most importantly, ensure a Big Victory in this Very Important Gubernatorial Election, an Election that is being closely watched by the entire World because, we are ending WOKE, and all of the other NONSENSE that goes along with it, AND NOBODY WANTS TO SEE IT COME BACK!” he advocated.
Ciattarelli posted his gratitude to the president for the strong endorsement.
“Truly humbled and honored to receive President Trump’s very strong endorsement today. It’s time to unite our party, win big in November, and make New Jersey affordable and safe again. When I’m Governor, we will,” he wrote.
Ciattarelli narrowly lost to Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy in 2021 by 3 points. The endorsement will likely give him an advantage over other GOP candidates, including conservative radio host Bill Spadea and state Sen. Jon Bramnick.