{"id":2669858,"date":"2026-09-25T11:02:59","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T15:02:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dem-gov-of-nj-tells-her-hand-picked-lt-gov-to-get-out-as-investigation-points-to-sordid-sexual-past\/"},"modified":"2026-09-25T11:05:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T15:05:55","slug":"dem-gov-of-nj-tells-her-hand-picked-lt-gov-to-get-out-as-investigation-points-to-sordid-sexual-past","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dem-gov-of-nj-tells-her-hand-picked-lt-gov-to-get-out-as-investigation-points-to-sordid-sexual-past\/","title":{"rendered":"Dem Gov. of NJ Tells Her Hand-Picked Lt. Gov. to Get Out as Investigation Points to Sordid Sexual Past"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">38<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdem-gov-of-nj-tells-her-hand-picked-lt-gov-to-get-out-as-investigation-points-to-sordid-sexual-past%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2669858&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>new Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has called for the resignation of Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell following a report that details allegations of inappropriate conduct toward women. The report presents credible evidence that Caldwell engaged in behaviors such as bringing personal guests to events without proper ethics clearance, making romantic advances toward staff members, and attempting to secure preferential treatment or promotions for his romantic interests. Caldwell is reported to have continued these behaviors despite warnings and training. Sherrill has demanded his immediate resignation, citing the troubling findings of sexual harassment and ethical violations. Caldwell, through his attorney, denied the allegations and claimed the report was based on misinformation and personal vendettas. He has stated he will not step down. The situation has garnered attention on social media, with officials and observers condemning Caldwell\u2019s actions and calling for accountability.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill has called for the resignation of Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell after a report was released outlining alleged inappropriate conduct toward women.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m calling for his resignation and giving him until tomorrow to do so,\u201d Sherrill declared in a statement, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/09\/24\/us-news\/nj-gov-sherrill-demands-lt-gov-dale-caldwells-resignation-after-sex-harrassment-probe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Post<\/a>, which referred to Caldwell, a fellow Democrat, as Sherrill\u2019s \u201chandpicked second-in-command.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI hold everyone in my Administration to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-already-having-to-deal-with-ethical-headache-created-by-kamala-harris-niece-report\/\" title=\"White House Already Having To Deal With \u2018Ethical Headache\u2019 Created By Kamala Harris\u2019 Niece: ...\">highest ethical standard<\/a>. We all have a duty to follow our state ethics and harassment policy and our Code of Conduct. Anyone who violates these will be held accountable,\u201d Sherrill said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe ethical lapses persisted despite multiple warnings and trainings,\u201d Sherrill said, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/abc7ny.com\/post\/nj-gov-mikie-sherrill-calls-lt-dale-caldwell-resign-releasing-investigation-findings\/19868151\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WABC-TV<\/a>. \u201cThe substantiated finding of sexual harassment is extremely troubling. I\u2019ve seen firsthand how a hostile culture can undermine everyone\u2019s ability to succeed. It\u2019s insidious and ruptures the trust within an organization.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/governor\/docs\/09.23.2026-Investigation-Report-with-Exhibits_Redacted.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">report<\/a> said \u201ccredible evidence shows that the LG brought personal guests to ticketed events without advance ethics clearance and without payment or reimbursement.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Caldwell continued to do so after being told it was an ethics violation, the report said.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/GovSherrillNJ?\">@GovSherrillNJ<\/a> called on NJ Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell to resign after allegations that he urged staffers to help him find his \u201cFirst Lady,\u201d asked about a state job for a sometime-girlfriend, and brought dates to political events without paying for them. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nn81DeYK8e\">https:\/\/t.co\/nn81DeYK8e<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XLFVPVyLgW\">pic.twitter.com\/XLFVPVyLgW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NJ Pen (@NJ_Pen) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NJ_Pen\/status\/2103361620378284117?\">September 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Further, it said \u201ccredible evidence shows that the LG attempted on multiple occasions to secure a promotion for a state employee with whom he had a romantic relationship.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The woman with whom Caldwell was involved did not get the promotion, the report said.<\/p>\n<p>The report noted that a staff member it did not name but referred to as Staffer-I testified that\u201dthe LG made a romantic advance toward one of her personal friends, who accompanied Staffer-I to the event.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Staffer-I said that \u201cher friend later asked her whether the LG was single, because when Staffer-I stepped away, the LG had hit on her (Staffer-I\u2019s friend) and asked whether she wanted to go dancing with him. Staffer-I said she cringed at the invitation to her friend, who is much younger than the LG, and was embarrassed by it,\u201d the report said.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell indicated in new statement that he won\u2019t step down over sexual harassment report. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XtAAkzmfIs\">https:\/\/t.co\/XtAAkzmfIs<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OYjkWmtP7i\">pic.twitter.com\/OYjkWmtP7i<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Politics &#038; Poll Tracker \ud83d\udce1 (@PollTracker2024) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/PollTracker2024\/status\/2103308089353261256?\">September 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>\u201cAccording to Staffer-I, the LG thereafter occasionally asked Staffer-I about her friend, how she was doing, and whether she was single,\u201d the report continued, noting that on one occasion, \u201cStaffer-I was riding in the back seat with the LG, behind Trooper-I, who was driving. No one else was present.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDuring that drive, the LG allegedly asked whether Staffer-I\u2019s friend was still single. Staffer-I replied that her friend was not interested in a romantic relationship with the LG. Upon being rebuffed, the LG remarked that Staffer-I, her friend, and women like them were ambitious and successful and needed a man who was in a position to help them, \u2018but you young women are looking for young sperm,\u2019\u2019\u2019 the report said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cStaffer-I said that after this incident she changed the way she interacted with the LG at work and attempted to distance herself from him,\u201d the report said.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The Governor of New Jersey, Mikie Sherrill, is demanding the immediate resignation of the Lieutenant Governor, Dale Caldwell \u2014 with whom she just ran on a joint ticket last November \u2014 for \u201cimproper behavior toward women,\u201d namely, \u201casking women out on dates\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OJjuFZgHME\">pic.twitter.com\/OJjuFZgHME<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Michael Tracey (@mtracey) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/mtracey\/status\/2103281701824901538?\">September 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Caldwell\u2019s attorney, Thomas Calcagni, denied that Caldwell made the comment, the New York Post reported.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement, Caldwell said the report was \u201cdriven by misinformation, false assumptions and what seems to be a personal vendetta against me.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUnfortunately, in this current political environment, false accusations, especially against people of color, seem to be commonplace,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #171717; display: flex;font-size: 16px;font-weight: 600;line-height: 1.5;margin: 24px 0;padding: 18px 20px 18px 30px;text-align: left;\">\n<div style=\"align-self: stretch;border-left: 3px solid #171717;flex-shrink: 0;padding-left: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/\">Choose The Western Journal as your preferred source on Google and never miss reporting that defends truth, protects freedom, and advances Western civilization<\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"border: 1px solid #f5f5f5; padding: 16px;\">Advertise with The Western Journal and reach millions of highly engaged readers, while supporting our work. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/advertise-us\/?wj_source=article\">Advertise Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey == typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts = { \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs = [ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i = 0; i < inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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