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Sherrill Blasts Trump: 'Out of Control' Policies Hurt NJ

1/20/2026

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Mikie Sherrill, New Jersey's elected governor, criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's economic policies for raising living costs.
She noted New Jersey pays $70 billion more in federal taxes than it receives.
She condemned ICE’s use during protests, labeling it "out of control."
She attributed her 14-point victory to working-class voters who felt abandoned by Trump's administration.
Sherrill said that Trump incited unrest.

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Mikie Sherrill, New Jersey's elected governor, criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's economic policies for raising living costs.
She noted New Jersey pays $70 billion more in federal taxes than it receives.
She condemned ICE’s use during protests, labeling it "out of control."
She attributed her 14-point victory to working-class voters who felt abandoned by Trump's administration.
Sherrill said that Trump incited unrest.