1TRENTON, NJ – Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill is facing criticism after suggesting New Jersey could “withhold” federal tax dollars as a form of protest against the Trump administration.

Her remarks, made during an appearance on comedian Jon Stewart’s podcast, prompted a wave of confusion and rebuke, with state lawmakers accusing her of misunderstanding how the federal tax system works.

Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia was among the first to respond, calling the proposal “impossible” and noting that New Jersey does not collect or control federal income taxes.

“Does . @MikieSherrill not understand the system, or does she think YOU don’t? NJ doesn’t collect or send federal income taxes to Washington. Residents & businesses pay the IRS directly. NJ has no magical pile of federal tax money sittin

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