John talks with NJ GOP Chair Christine Hanlon about local efforts to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary despite the NJ state government’s decision to opt out of national festivities.
NJGOP Chairwoman Christine Hanlon joins NJ Spotlight News.
John talks with NJ GOP Chair Christine Hanlon about the strategic implementation of an election integrity task force.
🚨BREAKING🚨 NJGOP Chair Christine Hanlon establishes Election Integrity Task Force after non-citizens were indicted for voting in federal elections and lying about it during the citizenship process.
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NJGOP Chair Christine Hanlon establishes Election Integrity Task Force after non-citizens were indicted for voting in federal elections and lying about it during the citizenship process. Click here to read more.
John talks with Christine Hanlon about the race in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District. They discuss the upcoming special election on April 16th between Republican Joe Hathaway and progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia.
COLTS NECK — NJGOP Chairwoman Christine Hanlon is calling on Congressional Democrats to end the partial government shutdown keeping the Department of Homeland Security closed and unfunded. A month into the shutdown, TSA wait times are growing at airports across the country, compromising public safety and forcing dedicated federal workers to go without pay.
“It’s time for Democrats to put our national security first and reopen DHS,” said Chairwoman Hanlon. “We are already a month into this shutdown, and with each day that passes the safety and security of our country is increasingly compromised.”
The federal government has been partially shut down since February 14, when Democrats refused to fund the Department of Homeland Security in an attempt to gain leverage over immigration enforcement policies, consequently cutting off funds from critical federal agencies including the Transportation Safety Administration, the Coast Guard, FEMA and CISA (Cyber Intelligence Security Administration) and putting the public’s safety at risk.
“Democrats in Washington know ICE is already funded, but our nation is being held hostage by the demands of the Far Left. Even Democrat Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania admits that his party shut down the Department of Homeland Security for no valid reason since this has no impact on funding for ICE,” Chairwoman Hanlon said.
In addition to grave concerns over compromised national security, the partial shutdown occurring has also impacted New Jerseyans flying during peak travel season. At Newark Liberty International Airport, waits of up to four hours for travelers are reported according to a news report by News12, as TSA agents go unpaid due to the shutdown and callouts among workers have increased across the country.
“At a time when national security should be heightened due to increased threats, Democrats are putting the safety and security of Americans at risk by continually voting against funding for the Department of Homeland Security. I urge them to do the right thing and restore funding immediately before tragedy occurs,” said Chairwoman Hanlon.
About the NJGOP
The New Jersey Republican State Committee is the official entity of the Republican National Committee and represents more than 1.6 million Republicans registered in New Jersey. For more information, visit NJGOP.org.
COLTS NECK — Republicans from across New Jersey gathered Thursday night for the NJGOP “Freedom Gala,” a spirited celebration commemorating America’s Semiquincentennial and the principles upon which our nation was founded. Over 400 attendees turned out for the sold-out event at Eagle Oaks Country Club in Farmingdale, united in their pride for their party, their country, and their commitment to the future of New Jersey.
“I am so excited to be surrounded by such incredible enthusiasm and patriotism among New Jersey Republicans,” said NJGOP Chairwoman Christine Giordano Hanlon. “The Freedom Gala is not only a wonderful celebration of America’s 250th birthday, but also a great way for us to come together as a party and recognize the hard work of our Congressmen who are fighting for us during such a pivotal time.”
Congressional Representatives Tom Kean, Jr., Chris Smith and Jeff Van Drew were each honored for their exemplary and steadfast service to the people of New Jersey with an NJGOP Eagle Award. K.C. Crosbie, Co-Chair of the Republican National Committee, appeared as an honored guest speaker.
The Freedom Gala is part of the NJGOP’s year-long campaign to commemorate America’s Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Residents across the nation will celebrate in a variety of ways, similar to the Bicentennial in 1976, including a spectacular parade of tall ships from over 30 nations that will sail to the port of New York and New Jersey on July 4, 2026.
About the NJGOP
The New Jersey Republican State Committee is the official entity of the Republican National Committee and represents more than 1.6 million Republicans registered in New Jersey. For more information, visit NJGOP.org.
We’re kicking off a big moment in American history this morning. As the nation prepares to mark its 250th anniversary in 2026, New Jersey leaders are already starting the celebration.
Joining us now is Christine Giordano Hanlon, the newly elected Chair of the New Jersey Republican Party. She’s launching a year-long Semiquincentennial commemoration with the NJGOP Freedom Gala this March, and she says this milestone is about more than politics, it’s about unity, history, and civic pride.
NJGOP Chairwoman Christine Hanlon shares her thoughts on President Trump’s State of the Union speech with host David Cruz.
A Year of Results for Working Families in New Jersey and America
COLTS NECK, NJ. – NJGOP Chair Christine Hanlon released the following statement following President Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address on Tuesday night:
“President Trump’s State of the Union Address was filled with optimism and pride for our great nation as we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. His speech focused on American greatness as well as American heroism and resolve. President Trump inherited a nation in crisis with soaring inflation and prices, wide open borders, chaos throughout the nation and a stagnant economy. His first year in office has been marked with success across the board for the American people. Working with our Republican Congress, President Trump has driven down inflation, lowered skyrocketing gas, medicine, and consumer goods prices, secured our border, restored law and order in some of the most dangerous areas, invested in American families, and enacted the largest tax cut in American history. There is no limit to what we as Americans can achieve under this administration.”
Watch President Trump’s State of the Union address (C-SPAN) or read a transcript of the entire speech (AP).
Key Quotes and Highlights from President Trump’s State of the Union Speech:
Quotes from President Trump in which he cited the numerous accomplishments of his first year of his current term for the American people:
About the NJGOP: The New Jersey Republican State Committee is the official entity of the Republican National Committee and represents more than 1.6 million Republicans registered in New Jersey. For more information, visit NJGOP.org.
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