Overview

• Former President Donald Trump gave his 'Complete and Total Endorsement' to Jack Ciattarelli on May 12, 2025, via Truth Social, calling him a 'terrific America First candidate.'
• Trump emphasized Ciattarelli's alignment with the MAGA agenda, highlighting his plans to cut taxes, secure the border, and defend the Second Amendment.
• Ciattarelli, once a Trump critic, expressed gratitude for the endorsement and called for party unity ahead of the June 10 Republican primary.
• The endorsement positions Ciattarelli as the leading candidate in a competitive GOP field that includes Bill Spadea, Jon Bramnick, and Mario Kranjac.
• Republicans view the New Jersey governor's race as an opportunity to capitalize on shifting voter dynamics in a traditionally Democratic state.