Lara Trump Condemns Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill's Statement On Charlie Kirk Resolution Vote In New Jersey Governor Race

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Lara Trump Condemns Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill's Statement On Charlie Kirk Resolution Vote In New Jersey Governor Race

Lara Trump responds to Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill's controversial statement regarding her vote on a Charlie Kirk resolution. While the Democrat nominee for New Jersey Governor voted yes, she simultaneously issued remarks claiming Kirk advocated for policies that contradict her values. Trump calls out what she describes as political duplicity, defending Kirk's legacy of encouraging minorities and young women to engage in politics. The incident raises questions about political messaging in the gubernatorial race between Sherrill and Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli.

September 20, 2025

Political Controversy Erupts Over Resolution Vote

Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill, the Democrat nominee for New Jersey Governor, voted yes for a Charlie Kirk House resolution. However, her justification to fellow Democrats included controversial statements about the conservative icon. In her remarks, Sherrill claimed that "Charlie Kirk was advocating for Christian nationalist government and the roll back the rights of women and Black people," adding that "this flies in the face of every value I hold dear and that I fight for." She concluded by stating that "Charlie Kirk's murder was horrific, and it's up to all of us to stand against political violence."

Lara Trump Calls Out Political Duplicity

Lara Trump, host of "My View," reacted strongly to Sherrill's statement, calling it "disgusting" and "the grossest thing I've ever seen a politician do." Trump accused Sherrill of lying about Kirk while simultaneously voting for the resolution condemning violence against him. "What the Left has signaled is that, apparently, they think their base can't handle them actually condemning the death of a man," Trump stated. "Actually going out and saying, you know what? This was wrong, period, point-blank. They can't do it. They think that they have to be this gross and lie about it."

Defending Charlie Kirk's Legacy

Trump offered a vigorous defense of Kirk's actual work and impact. "Charlie Kirk, I would say, opened the door to a lot of minorities finally looking at the Republican Party for the first time ever and saying, you know what? This is the party for me," she explained. Trump shared her personal experience speaking at Kirk's Young Women's Leadership Summits, where he encouraged young women to get involved in politics and take control of their future. She emphasized that Sherrill "has no idea what she's talking about" and expressed hope that New Jersey voters heard her message "loud and clear."

Implications For New Jersey Governor Race

Trump characterized Sherrill's approach as typical of "a disgusting, slimy politician" willing to "do and say anything" to curry favor with the Democrat Party base. She urged support for Jack Ciattarelli, the Republican candidate running for governor in New Jersey. "If this is where these people are in 2025, then God bless us all for the future of America because that is the most disgraceful, disgusting thing I've ever seen," Trump declared. She noted that all of Charlie Kirk's videos remain available online for people to make up their own minds about his actual positions and advocacy.

Upcoming Show Preview

Trump previewed her evening show lineup, which includes an interview with Attorney General Pam Bondi discussing the Charlie Kirk situation and Tyler Robinson case. The show also features Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders of Arkansas, Senator Marsha Blackburn discussing crime in Memphis as she runs for governor of Tennessee, and Representative Brian Mast who is working to pare back the State Department budget for the first time in over 20 years.

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