BEDMINSTER, NJ – Former President Donald Trump took direct aim at New Jersey Democratic Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill on Sunday, using social media to endorse Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli while calling Sherrill “a stone cold loser” and accusing her of policies that would “drive energy costs through the roof.”
Trump, posting multiple statements on his Truth Social platform, lavished praise on Ciattarelli, calling him “the wonderful New Jersey Gubernatorial Candidate” and promising that he would “bring Energy prices down in New Jersey by record amounts.”
In contrast, Trump said Sherrill “has Energy policies and concepts that will double and triple prices in New Jersey,” adding that she “has no understanding of what she is doing.”
Key Points
- Donald Trump endorsed Jack Ciattarelli in New Jersey’s governor’s race
- Trump attacked Rep. Mikie Sherrill, calling her “fake and corrupt” and blaming her for high energy costs
- The former president said Ciattarelli would “bring energy prices down by record amounts”
Trump endorses Ciattarelli as energy-focused candidate
Trump’s endorsement appeared aimed at energizing Republican voters ahead of the New Jersey gubernatorial race, painting Ciattarelli as a common-sense leader who could lower energy prices and “never let New Jersey down.” He claimed Ciattarelli “calls me constantly” for advice on addressing rising utility costs and promised to “use the Power of Common Sense” to help the state’s residents. Trump described Ciattarelli as “a good man who understands business,” saying he would cut energy costs “by 50%, and even more.”
Harsh criticism of Mikie Sherrill
In sharp contrast, Trump launched a personal and political attack on Sherrill, accusing her of incompetence and alleging she would “drive your energy costs through the roof.” He also repeated an unverified claim that Sherrill was “essentially thrown out of her school for cheating,” saying she “wasn’t even allowed to walk through the graduating class.” Trump added, “The unusually named Mikie, perhaps her only asset, will drive energy costs up, like no Governor in history.”
Republicans rally behind Trump’s post
Ciattarelli has not publicly commented on Trump’s endorsement, but several Republican figures in the state reposted Trump’s remarks online, saying they welcomed his support. The messages quickly spread across conservative social media channels, with Trump’s most recent post receiving thousands of likes and shares within hours.
Democrats push back amid growing rhetoric
Sherrill’s campaign did not immediately respond to Trump’s remarks but has previously dismissed his attacks as “unhinged political theater.” Democratic strategists say Trump’s renewed involvement in state races reflects his effort to influence local politics ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Transcript of Trump’s Posts (October 20, 6:46 PM)
“Jack Ciattarelli, the wonderful New Jersey Gubernatorial Candidate that is doing very well in the Polls against a very Fake and Corrupt Mikie Sherrill, will bring Energy prices down in New Jersey by record amounts. He calls me constantly, wanting assurances that I will use the Power of Common Sense on helping New Jersey with their Energy bills, which are going up by record amounts. Jack is a man who will bring costs and prices down, rapidly, but in particular, Energy costs, because he knows that everything else will follow. Mikie Sherrill, on the contrary, has Energy policies and concepts that will double and triple prices in New Jersey. Unlike Jack, there have been no calls to Washington saying, ‘What do we do with these rapidly rising Electric and other costs?’ I have brought Energy way down, with Gasoline soon to hit $2, with everything else following! If Mikie, who was essentially thrown out of her school for cheating, and wasn’t even allowed to walk through the Graduating Class, is ever involved with Government, Energy prices will soar at a record level! Unlike Jack Ciattarelli, nobody from her group is calling the White House in order to take advantage of the record drops in overall Energy costs. Jack Ciattarelli is a good man, who understands business, and who will bring down Energy, and other costs, by 50%, and even more. The unusually named Mikie, perhaps her only asset, will drive Energy costs up, like no Governor in History. She will be a DISASTER for New Jersey — VOTE JACK CIATTARELLI — HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!”
“JACK CIATTARELLI IS A WINNER FOR NEW JERSEY! Mikie Sherrill is the exact opposite, a stone cold loser, who will drive your Energy costs through the roof, just like the Democrats are doing all over the Country but, even more so, because she has no understanding of what she is doing. Put simply, Jack Ciattarelli will bring your Energy costs down to a new low, and Mikie Sherrill will do the exact opposite — Energy costs under her will go up by levels never seen before. Mikie has no clue as to what she is doing. NEW JERSEY, VOTE FOR JACK CIATTARELLI — HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!”
