President Trump Endorses Jack Ciattarelli for New Jersey Governor

President Donald Trump has thrown his full support behind Jack Ciattarelli in the New Jersey gubernatorial race, praising him as a staunch “America First” advocate. In a vibrant endorsement on Truth Social, President Trump declared his “Complete and Total Endorsement” for Ciattarelli, underscoring his commitment to conservative values and policies.

Ciattarelli’s Commitment to Conservative Principles

Trump lauded Ciattarelli for his alignment with the most esteemed leaders in New Jersey, asserting that he will “fight tirelessly” to bolster the economy, reduce taxes, enhance border security, and uphold the Second Amendment. “Jack Ciattarelli is a WINNER, and has my Complete and Total Endorsement — HE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN,” Trump proclaimed. He further encouraged voters with a rallying cry, “MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN, ELECT JACK CIATTARELLI!”

Advancing the America First Agenda

Trump emphasized that Ciattarelli has fully embraced the MAGA movement and is committed to advancing the America First agenda. He detailed that Ciattarelli would work in close collaboration with his administration to “Grow our Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Restore our Economic Power, Help Secure our now VERY Secure (Record Settling!) 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.”

Trump also highlighted Ciattarelli’s role as a crucial counter to the “Radical Left Democrats,” positioning him as a key figure in securing a significant victory in this pivotal gubernatorial election.

Ciattarelli’s Response to the Endorsement

1776 Coalition Sponsored STOP THE RADICAL LEFT FROM TAKING OVER IN 2026 As a retired Marine Corps General with nearly 50 years of service to the USA, I’m telling you to never underestimate our adversary. Contrary to media reports, they’ve got a plan to sabotage GOP efforts and distract you. They want you to abandon America’s Golden Age. Don’t let them succeed. Stand with me, Jack Bergman, and let’s defeat the left on Capitol Hill!

Reacting to the endorsement, Jack Ciattarelli expressed his gratitude and honor at receiving such robust support from President Trump. “Truly humbled and honored to receive President Trump’s very strong endorsement today,” he stated on X. “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.”

Political Landscape in New Jersey

Ciattarelli, who has previously contended for the governorship in 2017 and 2021, is set to face off against several candidates including Bill Spadea, a conservative radio host, and New Jersey state Sen. Jon Bramnick (R). On the Democratic side, notable figures such as Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, and Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop are also in the race for governor in 2025.

In the previous 2021 gubernatorial contest, Ciattarelli narrowly lost to Gov. Phil Murphy, garnering 48 percent of the vote to Murphy’s 51.2 percent, as reported by NBC News.