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Rep. Chris Smith praises Trump’s Ukraine peace push as world leaders gather at White House

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) on Monday praised President Donald Trump’s leadership in ongoing efforts to broker peace in Ukraine, calling his involvement “bold” and “tenacious” during a White House…

August 18, 2025

NJ Congressman Chris Smith and President Trump Mend Fences After Rocky Past

After a turbulent history marked by public clashes and political rivalry, New Jersey Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) and President Donald Trump appear to be turning a new page in their relationship. The…

March 20, 2025

Is 2024 The Last Ride at the Rodeo for New Jersey Congressman Chris Smith?

TOMS RIVER, NJ—Chris Smith has served in Congress since 1981 and has a political career that has now spanned six decades. He’s been in office longer than most of his constituents. He’s…

November 12, 2024

New Jersey’s Bitter War Between Chris Smith and Donald Trump Appears to Be Over

TOMS RIVER, NJ – New Jersey Congressman Chris Smith faced a tough 2022 primary election against his opponent, conservative podcaster Mike Crispi. That’s because Smith was feuding with the former President, who…

June 3, 2024

New Jersey Congressman Chris Smith is the Only Logical Answer for Speaker of the House

TOMS RIVER, NJ – New Jersey Congressman Smith has a reputation in Washington, D.C. for being a bi-partisan deal-maker and a master of diplomacy and compromise. He’s not too Trumpy and he’s…

October 20, 2023

Chris Smith easily defeats Democrat challenger in New Jersey’s 4th Congressional District

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Congressman Chris Smith easily won his bid for re-election against Democrat challenger Matt Jenkins on Tuesday. The final result was a 71% to 27% victory for the incumbent…

November 9, 2022

Chris Smith Breaks GOP Ranks, Votes With Democrats on Gun Bill Hours After Election Win

TOMS RIVER, NJ – 24 hours after winning his Republican primary election in New Jersey’s 4th Congressional District, Congressman Chris Smith, a Virginia resident, sided with Democrats in the latest sweeping federal…

June 13, 2022

What Happens If President Trump Endorses Chris Smith CD-4 Opponent for Congress?

TOMS RIVER, NJ – With the key races in Georgia, Alabama, Arkansas, Texas and Alabama out of the way this week, former U.S. President Donald Trump and his team are now looking…

May 25, 2022

Trump Put Bullseye on Chris Smith’s Back then Walked Away from the Race

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump declared Jihad against New Jersey Congressman Chris Smith last year. In an email criticizing Smith for backing the Biden-Pelosi infrastructure deal last…

May 7, 2022

Pressuring Mounting Against Congressman Chris Smith as Questions of Voter Disenfranchisement Ignored

TOMS RIVER, NJ – U.S. Congressman Chris Smith doesn’t like to have election opponents. In fact, most of his elections since taking office 40 years ago have been unopposed, but with redistricting…

May 7, 2022

New Jersey Establishment Republicans In Panic Mode as Vulnerable Chris Smith Seeks Re-Election

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The New Jersey GOP and the Republican National Committee are starting to sweat as momentum grows for Congressman Chris Smith’s GOP primary challenger, Mike Crispi. Today, NJ GOP…

April 18, 2022

Trump Aligned America First Team to Challenge Chris Smith, Ocean County Establishment in June Primary

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County branch of the Donald J. Trump-aligned “America First” Republican organization is running for office in this June’s primary election. At the top of the ballot,…

April 10, 2022

Is This The End of the Line for Congressman Chris Smith? Why He Should Be Worried About Mike Crispi

TOMS RIVER, NJ – New Jersey Congressman Chris Smith has been a permanent fixture in the Washington, D.C. swamp lands since 1981. Smith usually wins his re-election bids unchallenged, but this year,…

March 30, 2022

Chris Smith’s Opponent Crispi Meets with Packed House of America First Supporters in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ – It was standing room only in Toms River as Mike Crispi, the Donald J. Trump-aligned America First candidate at a restaurant and bar in Toms River Wednesday night.…

March 24, 2022

Ocean County GOP Rejects Trump Threat, Endorses Chris Smith for Congress

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The rift between the Ocean County GOP and former U.S. President Donald J. Trump has come to light after the party establishment elite voted in a closed-door session,…

March 11, 2022

With Trump breathing down his neck, Congressman Chris Smith says Durham report shows Hillary Clinton spied on President

FREEHOLD, NJ – Even though New Jersey Congressman Chris Smith is squarely in the crosshairs of Donald J. Trump and his supporters, facing a primary challenge in June, Smith is still defending…

February 16, 2022

Ocean County GOP dumps Trump, unanimously endorses Chris Smith for Congress and incumbents

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County GOP screening committee has unanimously endorsed Chris Smith, ignoring former President Donald J. Trump’s call to blacklist the longtime ally of the President. Smith, who…

February 12, 2022

In redistricting shuffle Hyland drops out of race and endorses Chris Smith for Congress

Berkeley, N.J. — On Friday, January 7th, surrounded by his closest supporters and Congressman Chris Smith of New Jersey’s 4th Congressional District, Shawn Hyland announced the suspension of his campaign and officially…

January 7, 2022

Trump calls for primary of Chris Smith, pardons Jeff Van Drew over infrastructure vote

FREEHOLD, NJ – Two New Jersey Republican congressmen, Chris Smith and Jeff Van Drew both voted in favor of Joe Biden and the Democrat party’s trillion-dollar infrastructure bill. Republicans in New Jersey…

November 15, 2021

New Jersey Republicans Chris Smith, Van Drew vote yes, help Biden, Pelosi pass $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill

FREEHOLD, NJ – Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and President Joe Biden were about to have an incredibly terrible day on Friday after the President’s latest incarnation of his Build Back…

November 6, 2021

New Jersey Congressmen Chris Smith did not sign brief in support of Texas election lawsuit

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ – Everyone knows New Jersey is one of the bluest states in America, but on Thursday, that point was driven home even more as the only two Republican Congressmen…

March 20, 2021

Chris Smith Introduces Bi-Partisan Bill to Support Autism

Today, Reps. Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Mike Doyle (D-PA) introduced the bipartisan Autism CARES Act of 2019 in the House to reauthorize federal programs and activities that assist children, adults and families…

February 8, 2019

Chris Smith Remembers 9/11 Victims on 17th Anniversary

Congressman Chris Smith this morning reflected on the 9/11 attacks on America, on the 17th anniversary of the terrorist attack during the Monmouth County 9/11 Memorial Ceremony. Excerpts of Remarks Everyone remembers where…

September 11, 2018

Congressman Chris Smith “more determined now than ever” in face of death threat

Congressman Chris Smith told MMM that he is more determined than ever to serve the people of New Jersey’s 4th congressional district, following an online death threat he received last weekend. The…

August 2, 2018

Congressman Chris Smith Pledges Continued Support of “Assault Weapons” Ban

RED BANK-Congressman Chris Smith, a Republican who is running for reelection in New Jersey’s 4th Congressional District this year pledged his continued support for a federal assault weapons ban. Smith met with…

March 26, 2018

Rep. Chris Smith praises Trump’s Ukraine peace push as world leaders gather at White House

NJ Congressman Chris Smith and President Trump Mend Fences After Rocky Past

Is 2024 The Last Ride at the Rodeo for New Jersey Congressman Chris Smith?

New Jersey’s Bitter War Between Chris Smith and Donald Trump Appears to Be Over

New Jersey Congressman Chris Smith is the Only Logical Answer for Speaker of the House

Chris Smith easily defeats Democrat challenger in New Jersey’s 4th Congressional District

Chris Smith Breaks GOP Ranks, Votes With Democrats on Gun Bill Hours After Election Win

What Happens If President Trump Endorses Chris Smith CD-4 Opponent for Congress?

Trump Put Bullseye on Chris Smith’s Back then Walked Away from the Race

Pressuring Mounting Against Congressman Chris Smith as Questions of Voter Disenfranchisement Ignored

New Jersey Establishment Republicans In Panic Mode as Vulnerable Chris Smith Seeks Re-Election

Trump Aligned America First Team to Challenge Chris Smith, Ocean County Establishment in June Primary

Is This The End of the Line for Congressman Chris Smith? Why He Should Be Worried About Mike Crispi

Chris Smith’s Opponent Crispi Meets with Packed House of America First Supporters in Toms River

Ocean County GOP Rejects Trump Threat, Endorses Chris Smith for Congress

With Trump breathing down his neck, Congressman Chris Smith says Durham report shows Hillary Clinton spied on President

Ocean County GOP dumps Trump, unanimously endorses Chris Smith for Congress and incumbents

In redistricting shuffle Hyland drops out of race and endorses Chris Smith for Congress

Trump calls for primary of Chris Smith, pardons Jeff Van Drew over infrastructure vote

New Jersey Republicans Chris Smith, Van Drew vote yes, help Biden, Pelosi pass $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill

New Jersey Congressmen Chris Smith did not sign brief in support of Texas election lawsuit

Chris Smith Introduces Bi-Partisan Bill to Support Autism

Chris Smith Remembers 9/11 Victims on 17th Anniversary

Congressman Chris Smith “more determined now than ever” in face of death threat

Congressman Chris Smith Pledges Continued Support of “Assault Weapons” Ban

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