MONTCLAIR, NJ — A TikTok video posted by Rep. Mikie Sherrill is making the rounds online after viewers were stunned by what she pulled out of her massive handbag—half-eaten frozen Costco pastries, a plastic fork, and a chunk of fudge.
This caused some people to question the congresswoman’s decisions.
The video, part of a light-hearted social media trend where users share the contents of their bags, has quickly gained traction for its unexpected peek into the New Jersey congresswoman’s personal carry-ons. In the clip, Sherrill laughs as she digs through what she calls her “mom bag,” revealing the half-eaten dessert alongside loose papers and everyday items.
@teammikie believe it or not, she had just cleaned out her bag #fyp #whatsinmybag #teammikie #mikiesherrill #newjersey ♬ original sound – Team Mikie
The standout moment came when she casually held up a frozen Costco danish, explaining she had “only eaten part of it,” followed by a wrapped piece of chocolate fudge and a metal fork she said she “likes to keep just in case.”
She appeared to be filming from her home or campaign headquarters, and the video has already been viewed thousands of times across multiple platforms.
While the video was clearly intended to be humorous and relatable, reactions have been mixed. Some viewers found the glimpse charming and down-to-earth, while others questioned whether a sitting congresswoman should be posting quirky content amid ongoing national debates.
Others claim her strange reveal was a deal breaker, saying they would never vote for people who stuff half-eaten pastries into their purses.
Some commenters let the congresswoman know they weren’t interested in what was in her purse, they were more interested in her policies and why she sided with Governor Phil Murphy and the Democrat party since taking office.