NJ Governor Faces Backlash Over Remarks About Housing Undocumented Migrant

Phil Murphy's comments sparked controversy, but his spokesperson clarified no undocumented migrant was ever housed in his home.

Governor Phil Murphy claimed during a public event that he and his wife considered housing a person with unclear immigration status above their garage.
Murphy's remarks included a challenge to federal authorities, saying 'good luck' to them in trying to retrieve the individual.
A spokesperson later stated that Murphy's comments were misinterpreted and that no one had actually lived in his home under those circumstances.
The statements led to criticism from political opponents, with some calling for investigations, impeachment, or resignation.
Federal officials, including Trump's border czar Tom Homan, indicated they would investigate whether Murphy's comments violated immigration laws.