BEDMINSTER, NJ – In a stunning rebuke of President Donald Trump’s influence, the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement has erupted on Truth Social, decisively rejecting Trump’s endorsement of Jack Ciattarelli for New Jersey’s gubernatorial race. The announcement, posted on May 12, 2025, aimed to crown Ciattarelli as the Republican primary frontrunner but instead unleashed a torrent of support for conservative radio host Bill Spadea, the clear choice of New Jersey’s informed voters.
Trump hailed Ciattarelli as a “terrific America First Candidate,” but MAGA loyalists swiftly countered, citing Ciattarelli’s history of disrespecting Trump. Social media posts from 2015 show Ciattarelli calling Trump a “charlatan” on Facebook, while 2016 tweets labeled him “divisive” and “dangerous.” In 2021, Ciattarelli rejected Trump’s endorsement, declaring he was “not a Trump Republican.” These betrayals, resurfaced on X, have fueled MAGA’s distrust, with one user stating, “Jack’s anti-Trump past is unforgivable. Spadea’s been with us from day one.”
Ciattarelli’s campaign, marred by “dirty politics,” failed to sway New Jersey’s savvy electorate. His tactics, smear campaigns, out-of-context clips, manipulative internal polling funded by his campaign, and alliances with sketchy political influencers were exposed as desperate ploys. “Jack tried to fool us with his RINO tricks, but we see through it,” one Truth Social post declared. Despite backing from establishment figures like Kellyanne Conway’s Kitchen Table Conservatives PAC, Ciattarelli’s maneuvers couldn’t erase his anti-Trump legacy.
Spadea, a former NJ 101.5 host and unwavering Trump supporter since 2015, has emerged as the people’s champion. His grassroots campaign, amplified by viral X posts like “Bill Spadea is MAGA’s future in NJ! #AmericaFirst,” resonates with voters who value loyalty. “Trump’s endorsement shocked us, but Spadea’s our guy,” another user posted. Spadea’s defiance was clear: “Jack’s lies about his record won’t win. I’m fighting for America First, and New Jersey knows it.”
The backlash, centered in a state where Trump resides three months a year, raises questions. Why did Trump, surrounded by advisors like Conway, ignore the grassroots pulse in Bedminster? Why back a candidate whose dirty tactics alienated the base? The MAGA revolt on Truth Social, with near-unanimous support for Spadea, proves that New Jersey’s informed voters won’t be fooled. As one post put it: “Ciattarelli’s tricks failed. Spadea’s the future.” With the June 10 primary looming, the people have spoken, and Bill Spadea is their resounding choice.
