Report: NJ Democrat Gov. Phil Murphy Spent Taxpayer Money at Taylor Swift Concert, Other Events

Breitbart ^ | 10/31/2023 | AMY FURR

[ChicagoConservative27]

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) reportedly spent taxpayer funds at stadium events that included a Taylor Swift concert.

Public records Politico obtained apparently show he dipped into his taxpayer-funded expense account to buy approximately $12,000 worth of food and beverages during the outings, the outlet reported Monday.

His office claims it has requested the state Democrat Party reimburse taxpayers, the outlet continued:

Murphy’s office said the Democratic State Committee was initially expected to cover the stadium costs but didn’t. The state was left with the bill, which was paid via Murphy’s $95,000-a-year expense account — a longstanding line item in the state budget which has been consistently renewed under Murphy and his predecessors.

[ChicagoConservative27]

Its the rat way to steal

[MtnClimber]

Pretty lame. I would not waste the time to go to a Taylor Swift concert if the ticket was free.

[gibsonguy]

I would not waste the time to go to a Taylor Swift concert if the ticket was free.”

Yes but hundreds of thousands of voting age girls will and she is promoting Traitor Joe at every show

[No name given]

I know, I can’t stand Taylor Swift.

[GrandJediMasterYoda]

Are you serious? Good God that woman is an asshole. Is she as blank as her paralyzed looking face? Does she not see what that idiot is doing to the country and the world?

[Magnum44]

[ActresponsiblyinVA]

Democrats are entitled to that type of entertainment at public expense.

[Ann Archy]

Going to a Taylor swift concert is SO CHILDISH !

[cgbg]

He stole his election and got away with it—learned that “crime pays”—no need to stop now....

[The Louiswu]

I don’t care for TS however, she and her team are marketing geniuses.

[1Old Pro]

America thought we got rid of royalty, we didn’t.

[surrey]

I hate her music. I have granddaughters who think she’s terrific.

[Freee-dame]

Does she not see what that idiot is doing to the country and the world?

Actually she does not see this at all. If she watches any news, it is through the filter of the propaganda media which makes Biden look good. She and a sizable percentage of the people in the country(those who only consume the propaganda media) have no idea that Biden is causing problems. They blame everything on Trump and Republicans

[Doctor Congo]

Also here: https://www.politico.com/news/2023/10/30/taylor-swift-cardi-b-extra-guacamole-how-new-jerseys-governor-spent-12k-on-stadium-concessions-00124201
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy used his taxpayer-funded expense account for nearly $12,000 worth of food and drinks at MetLife Stadium — including at a Taylor Swift concert and a hip-hop music festival, according to public records obtained by POLITICO.

Now, after being questioned about the justifications for the costs during his first term, the governor’s office says it is asking the state Democratic Party to reimburse taxpayers for the entertainment.

[gibsonguy]

Yeah she’s a bobble head but she packs stadiums with all those girls you saw at the BLM marches

[pepsi_junkie]

His office claims it has requested the state Democrat Party reimburse taxpayers

So he got caught in a crime and now he says 'don't worry, well pay it back now that you found out'

Meanwhile the guy ran Goldman Sachs and is loaded but he gets other people to pay his bills.

[Liz]

Democrat Gov Murphy, on a taxpayer-funded expense account .......bought about
$12,000 worth of food and beverages at a Taylor Swift concert and at stadium events.

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You know the Dem was thumbing his nose at the tax-paying peons while he lived the high life.

[Stentor]

I hate her music. I have granddaughters who think she’s terrific.

I'd sooner listen to Captain Beefheart.

[Sacajaweau]

I think that’s the most “real” comment I’ve seen. I find her ordinary and no class....kinda like a Miss Rita from Romper Room...who can carry a tune.

[nickcarraway]

Forget it Jake, it’s Jersey.