What is Mikie Sherrill afraid of? A top-secret meeting was held in Manchester last week with the Democrat congresswoman, but the details of the time and location were kept hidden from the public until the last minute.
“Meet & Greet with Mikie Sherrill today, April 26, in Manchester, 4:45 – 5:45 PM. Attendees must RSVP to receive location details,” a post by the Democrat party read hours before the event.
Sherrill said the event was to give support to a community near the Jones Road wildfire saying, “It was important to me to come down to Ocean County as they deal with the Jones Road Fire. Last night, I had the chance to visit with community members and discuss issues on the top of their minds like climate change, fully funding our pension system, and how I’ll stand up to Trump when I’m governor.”
Instead, it was an hour-long Trump and Republican bashing, according to one Republican who was allowed to attend the event.
At the meet and greet in the heart of New Jersey’s conservative center, Sherill, a Democratic candidate for New Jersey governor, suggested she would support impeaching former President Donald Trump again if the opportunity arose, during a campaign stop in Manchester Township on April 26.
Speaking to supporters at the Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Company Station 34, Sherrill recounted her past role in Trump’s first impeachment while referencing future political fights.
“When I impeached the president the first time — who knew I would ever be saying–,” she said before being interrupted by a supporter who shouted, “Do it again,” prompting laughter from the audience.
“Yeah, exactly. We’ll see,” Sherrill replied. “Maybe we’ll go for the trifecta.”
Sherrill’s comments marked a rare instance of a gubernatorial candidate invoking impeachment rhetoric, especially as Trump remains a leading figure in Republican politics.
Sherrill also acknowledged the political risks she faced during Trump’s first impeachment. “But when I impeached him the first time, I thought I would probably lose my seat after that because of my district,” she said.
Sherrill’s comments draw attention in gubernatorial race
The remarks drew applause from the town hall crowd but have already sparked criticism from Republicans, who called the comments divisive and out of step with the responsibilities of a state executive. Trump has not held public office since leaving the White House and has not been convicted of any impeachment charges brought during his presidency.
Sherrill, who has represented New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District since 2019, is seeking to succeed Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy, who is term-limited. Her background as a former Navy helicopter pilot and federal prosecutor has been a core part of her campaign pitch to voters.
Though Sherrill’s campaign did not issue a formal statement following the town hall, her comments are likely to feature in national political discourse as both parties prepare for the 2026 midterm elections and beyond. Trump, who is actively campaigning for the Republican nomination, has continued to influence the political landscape, including in traditionally blue states like New Jersey.
The town hall took place days before Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) faced protesters at a separate event in New York, highlighting growing tensions in Democratic gatherings ahead of a high-stakes election cycle.
“Maybe we’ll go for the trifecta,” Sherrill’s line, delivered with a laugh, is now circulating widely online, further fueling speculation about her positioning within the Democratic Party’s future national leadership.
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