"At the event, Nadeem said, "We want to have a ban on same-sex marriage," as documented in video posted on X. He noted that Ciattarelli had voted against marriage equality as a New Jersey state representative and would continue to oppose it. He followed that by saying, "Somebody said you are taking money from Jews. I check my bank account every day, brother. It is not there.""
"Ciattarelli then took the mike and did not condemn Nadeem's statements, instead saying, "Dr. Ibrar Nadeem. Just once I wish you'd say exactly what's on your mind. Let's hear it one time, one more time for the doctor." He also called Nadeem "this very, very impressive man" who "hasn't let me down one day." The Advocate has contacted Ciattarelli's campaign for further comment but has yet to hear back."
An aide to Jack Ciattarelli, Ibrar Nadeem, told a Muslims4JackToo event in Piscataway that he wants a ban on same-sex marriage and asserted he does not receive donations from Jewish people. Ciattarelli praised Nadeem at the event and did not condemn the remarks, calling him "very, very impressive" and urging the crowd to applaud. Ciattarelli voted against marriage equality as a state representative in 2012. New Jersey has recognized marriage equality since 2013 and codified equal marriage rights into state law in 2022, which would require legislative change if Obergefell v. Hodges were overturned.
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