Top gubernatorial race rocked by allegations of leaks and dirty tricks amid improper military records release
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New Jersey: Sherrill's Military Records Leaked Amid Gov Race
Above: U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) during an interview on May 2, 2025. Image copyright: Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg/Getty Images
The Spin
Democratic narrative
The Trump administration illegally weaponized the federal government by unlawfully sharing Sherrill's confidential military records to help Ciattarelli. This dangerous violation puts every veteran's private information at risk for political attacks. Even some Republican lawmakers condemned using this type of illegal, dirty politics to gain an electoral advantage.
Republican narrative
Complaints about the release of these records are a distraction. Sherrill built her political brand on military service while concealing her punishment for her part in a major scandal. Now she has refused to release her disciplinary files despite making military credentials central to her campaign. Voters deserve complete transparency about her integrity, not hidden scandals.