Katie Brennan
Role at the time: Democratic Assemblywoman (D-32), in a press statement
Mixed or conditional
Statement summary
In a statement on September 8, 2026, before the specific allegations were made public, Democratic Assemblywoman Katie Brennan said the reported allegations "deserve a thorough and independent investigation" and that anyone who uses the power of public office to mistreat others "has no business holding it." The statement does not say whether Caldwell should resign.
“These are serious allegations that deserve a thorough and independent investigation. Anyone who uses the power of public office to mistreat the people around them has no business holding it.”
Read the official statement (opens in a new tab)Statement from Assemblywoman Katie Brennan on Investigation into Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell · InsiderNJFull statement, published September 8, 2026
Why we used this label
Relative to whether Caldwell should resign after the findings, Brennan states a general principle that applies only if the allegations are borne out and calls for an investigation first. Because her position depends on that unresolved condition, mixed or conditional fits better than condemns.