Gov. Murphys immigrant-lodging tale: Letters to the Editor Feb. 6, 2025

New Jersey Gov.Phil Murphy proudly announced he had given sanctuary to a female illegal immigrant (“Jersey’s Gov.

Phil fabrigate,” Feb.4).After substantial blowback, Murphy’s team stated the governor’s comments were “misinterpreted,” and he had no such houseguest.

So, was the statement true or not? Can’t wait to see what comes of this.Joe AlloyWayne, N.J.If a Republican governor made such a statement that deliberately defied a Democratic president’s efforts to enforce existing law — just to prove his bona fides to the “resistance” — the media and Democrats would be shrieking.Murphy’s juvenile stunt is dangerous and just another example of why his party is losing.They continue to prioritize their party’s agenda over the best interests of the country — yet they continue to accuse Trump of breaking norms.Barbara ClerkinGlen HeadDuring the last four years, illegals were invited into and dispersed throughout the country, often with disastrous results.

Now Murphy claims he’s assisting an illegal migrant.Or, maybe not — now that his team has said he was “misinterpreted.”I continue to find his misplaced compassion very confusing.

I am dismayed that he and his family did not offer help to one of the hundreds if not thousands of people who are actual citizens, trying to eke out a living, obeying the laws and contributing to society.Sallyanne FerreroNaples, Fla.Everyone heard Murphy say that he had an illegal immigrant living above his garage.Everyone heard him challenge ICE to try to come get her.

He was in an interview when he said it, and the mainstream media reported it.Now he’s saying he was misinterpreted.Like all the other Democrats in office, he thinks the American people are stupid.

Thank God President Trump is now in power.Lorraine FittipaldiApollo Beach, Fla.How come Gov.Murphy didn’t invite any homeless veterans to live with him?What a great example he is for supporting illegals over people who served this country ...