New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy found himself in the midst of a “Swiftie” controversy, spending a staggering $12,000 in state funds at a Taylor Swift concert and other stadium events, prompting calls for reimbursement, Fox News reports. 

When faced with the expenditures, Murphy’s office hit the “Red” alert, Politico reported, swiftly announcing intentions to seek reimbursement from the state Democratic Party, noting that they had always intended for the party to cover these costs. The governor’s office attempted to “Shake It Off” by dipping into an official expense account, though it was noted that such funds cannot be used for “personal purposes.”

This incident mirrors a past scenario faced by former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, a Republican, who saw approximately $82,000 reimbursed by the state Republican Party for stadium expenses during his tenure, proving that such financial “Bad Blood” isn’t limited to party lines.

In a “Style” similar to Murphy’s, public records highlighted various event-specific expenses, from a Taylor Swift concert to soccer and football games at MetLife Stadium.

Meanwhile, in a different lyrical tune, Democratic Senator Bob Menendez faced his own legal “Trouble” accused of acting as a foreign agent and accepting bribes, making the situation “All Too Well” for New Jersey’s political landscape.

Menendez, much like a “Fearless” leader, continues to plead not guilty and resists calls from fellow Democrats to step down, maintaining a “Long Live” stance in his position. These financial and legal entanglements have turned New Jersey politics into a dramatic narrative worthy of a Taylor Swift song.