New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy struggled through an interview with CNBC’s Joe Kernan on Wednesday, Oct. 30, in a heated argument over taxation and Donald Trump.
The interview on “Squark Box” began with Kernan asking which of Kamala Harris’ left-wing policies were his favorite, with the Democrat expressing enthusiasm for ending the filibuster.
Kernan soon moved the conversation onto state taxation – an issue which affects the CNBC broadcaster as a resident of New Jersey. He asked whether it would be fair for him to pay 80% on his income tax, prompting an uncomfortable Murphy to reply, “you sound like you’re on the Trump campaign.”
Kernan and Murphy also clashed heads over the Department of Justice. Like many Democrats, Murphy tried to accuse Trump of threatening to weaponize the DoJ to prosecute political opponents even though the Republican himself has been indicted by the federal government.
“I’m wild about opponents having a voice and having a seat at the table as opposed to being thrown in jail or hunted down by our military,” Murphy said.
Kernan replied: “But we might throw Trump in jail. The Justice Department was not weaponized under Trump. It’s been weaponized under the current administration. Right?”
Murphy struggled to respond, repeatedly asking Kernan, “Are you kidding me?”
Much like his interview, Murphy was torn apart on social media.
Other users said the New Jersey Gov. resembled the majority of Harris supporters who are unable to defend her policies, instead opting to attack Trump.
