New Jersey Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli pushed back against primary opponent Bill Spadea’s criticism that came after President Donald Trump endorsed Ciattarelli in the 2025 election.

Republicans had been vying for the potentially race-altering support in a state where President Trump had a stronger-than-expected showing in November.

President Donald Trump endorsed Republican Jack Ciattarelli in New Jersey's GOP primary, saying he's gone “ALL IN” on the “Make America Great Again” agenda. Trump's endorsement came Monday in a Truth Social post and gives Ciattarelli's campaign a boost as he competes against two other Trump supporters and a state senator who