Overview

• Trump plans tele-rallies for Jack Ciattarelli and allies are preparing to raise millions for a pro-Ciattarelli super PAC, according to multiple reports.
• The president said billions for the Gateway Project have been terminated, turning the Hudson River tunnel into an immediate campaign flashpoint.
• Mikie Sherrill condemned the funding halt, arguing the tunnel is critical for commuters and nearly 100,000 jobs, and she pressed Ciattarelli for siding with Trump.
• Ciattarelli said he will fight to secure the Gateway Tunnel’s funding and work with or, if necessary, disagree with the president, even as he gave Trump an “A” grade in the recent debate.
• Polling averages show Sherrill up by several points as the race tightens, while GOP surrogate Vivek Ramaswamy campaigned with Ciattarelli and cast 2025 gubernatorial outcomes as a setup for larger 2026 gains.