Anthony M. Bucco
Role at the time: Senate Republican Leader, in a press statement
Condemned
Response to this claim
Lt. Gov. Caldwell's resignation is "necessary and in the best interest of New Jersey residents" because the investigation substantiated serious, repeated violations of state policy.
“It is deeply disappointing that today’s report has confirmed and substantiated the ethics complaints and harassment allegations against Lt. Gov. Caldwell. This situation has gone on for far too long, and if he doesn’t agree to resign, the Legislature should follow the necessary protocols to resolve this matter once and for all.”
Read the official statement (opens in a new tab)Bucco Statement on Latest News Regarding Investigation into Dale Caldwell · InsiderNJFull statement dated September 24, 2026
Press statement from the New Jersey Senate Republican Leader issued after the report was published, reproduced by InsiderNJ.
Why we used this label
Relative to the report's findings and the call for Caldwell's resignation, Bucco treats the findings as confirming the allegations and presses for Caldwell's departure, by resignation or legislative action. That is express criticism of the conduct and support for removal, so condemns applies.