New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) said authorities are investigating after the New York Young Republican Club held a “gala fundraiser” in the state that flouted COVID-19 guidelines, according to photos.
Images of the fundraiser posted to social media show people not wearing masks gathered close together. The photos have led to criticism from New Jersey officials.
“It is beyond the pale that anyone would willingly endanger people in another state,” Murphy said on Twitter. “Jersey City law enforcement is investigating this matter.”
The gala took place in Jersey City, which is across the river from Manhattan. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), a top ally of President Trump, attended the event. Murphy also singled him out for criticism.
“It is also beyond the pale Rep Matt Putz – I mean @RepMattGaetz – would participate in this. What a fool,” Murphy said. “Matt – You are not welcome in New Jersey, and frankly I don’t ever want you back in this state.”
It is also beyond the pale that Rep Matt Putz – I mean @RepMattGaetz – would participate in this. What a fool.
Matt – You are not welcome in New Jersey, and frankly I don’t ever want you back in this state. pic.twitter.com/j67x9Z2lAf
— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) December 4, 2020
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The event was held at the Maritime Parc in Jersey City after the group decided not to hold the event in New York, the Daily Beast reports.
Indoor gatherings in the Garden State are limited to ten people, except for “religious and political activities protected under the First Amendment,” the Beast notes. Exempted events can have up to 150 people in an indoor space, but guests have to socially distance and wear masks.
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New Jersey investigating NY Young Republican Club party over social distancing https://t.co/vJkOfAPriH pic.twitter.com/uxYUdoUSRd
— The Hill (@thehill) December 4, 2020
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