Tue Apr 15 16:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Trump’s Potential Endorsement in New Jersey GOP Governor’s Primary Creates Buzz

**TRENTON, NJ** – The New Jersey Republican gubernatorial primary is heating up, with speculation swirling around a potential endorsement from former President Donald Trump. Kellyanne Conway, a former Trump advisor and current supporter of candidate Jack Ciattarelli, believes an endorsement is imminent.

Conway, who along with Trump’s former admaker Larry Weitzner leads a PAC attacking rival candidate Bill Spadea, told reporters Friday that she expects Trump to weigh in, though the timing remains uncertain. Both Ciattarelli and Spadea have actively courted Trump’s favor, with both having met with the former president at his Bedminster club. While Ciattarelli publicized his meeting, Spadea’s team has remained quieter about theirs.

Spadea, however, has publicly stated his desire for Trump’s endorsement, adding that he would like Trump’s support in the general election even if no endorsement is given before the June 10th primary.

Conway, while confident Trump will endorse, wouldn’t predict which candidate will receive it. She argued that Trump’s past endorsements have sometimes been unsuccessful due to candidates becoming complacent after securing the endorsement, citing Doug Mastriano’s 2022 Pennsylvania gubernatorial campaign as an example. She emphasized that Trump seeks candidates with a strong work ethic and a demonstrable commitment to campaigning, not just reliance on the endorsement itself.

Conway revealed she has shared data with Trump regarding the candidates’ performance, highlighting Ciattarelli’s improved outreach to Trump’s base. She believes that if Trump analyzes the available metrics, he’ll endorse Ciattarelli. However, she acknowledged that pro-Spadea voices are also influencing Trump’s decision, and the ultimate choice remains with the former president. Trump’s spokesperson declined to comment. The race remains tight, with the potential presidential endorsement likely to significantly impact the outcome.

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