A rather tumultuous debate during the New Jersey gubernatorial race morphed into an uneven contest when Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli highlighted significant corruption allegations against his Democratic opponent, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill, on a statewide stage.
This past Sunday, The New Jersey Globe hosted a dynamic debate at Rider University, pitting Trump-backed businessman Ciattarelli against Sherrill, a seasoned representative. The discussion spanned various crucial topics such as taxes, housing, living costs, education, and tariffs.
As the exchange progressed, Sherrill resorted to mockery of Ciattarelli while touting her supposedly favorable standing in the race, which, according to recent internal polls, is anything but solid.
âIâm going to ensure that he doesnât serve in office again when I win the governorship in November,â Sherrill proclaimed with an air of confidence.
In response, Ciattarelli maintained his composure, presenting voters with a sharply defined choice for November: a businessman focused on the private sector versus a career politician who has notably enriched herself at the taxpayers’ expense.
âThere’s a significant contrast between her tenure in public service and mine,â Ciattarelli stated, emphasizing how his commitment to public service had financially costly implications for his business. âMy time as a state representative came at a personal cost.â
To add weight to his argument, Ciattarelli revealed details regarding Sherrill’s questionable financial maneuvers during her congressional career, particularly concerning trading defense stocks, which he argued constitutes a violation of federal law.
âIn the span of her seven years in Congress, sheâs seen her net worth triple,â Ciattarelli asserted. âBut there’s an even more glaring discrepancy: she allegedly broke the law.â
âShe has incurred fines for her misconduct involving stock trading and stock reporting, and the New York Times has reported that while serving on the House Armed Services Committee, she was trading in defense stocks,â he elaborated.
WATCH:
Trump-endorsed Jack Ciattarelli admonishes Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill in the NJ Gubernatorial debate:
âOver seven years in Congress, sheâs tripled her net worth… While she was sitting on the House Armed Services Committee, she was trading defense stocks.â pic.twitter.com/hMPwssPWTq
— johnny maga (@_johnnymaga) September 22, 2025
Itâs worth noting that when even the usually supportive New York Times points out ethical breaches among Democrats, one can only wonder how deep the wrongdoing actually goes. Such revelations, if substantiated, should catalyze the end of Sherrill’s candidacy and warrant a thorough investigation by the Department of Justice: a principle that should apply uniformly, regardless of political affiliation.
