BLACKWOOD, N.J. – Governor Murphy abruptly ended a Blackwood press conference on Wednesday after allegedly finding out – mid-press conference – that he was in close contact with a COVID-19 positive individual over the weekend.
“I can’t ask President Trump not to come to Bedminster and do a fundraiser and have me sit here. I have no symptoms again I tested negative on Monday,” said Murphy before leaving the podium.
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“I will now unfortunately have to take myself off the field.”
Murphy did add that he had tested negative on Monday and was not experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms.
The Governor made his announcement (watch below) at the 23:26 mark:
