TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and his wife, Tammy Murphy, are set to travel to Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, April 26 to attend a State Dinner at the White House East Room in honor of President Yoon and Mrs. Kim of the Republic of Korea.
The prestigious event will be attended by other political heavyweights, including President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff.
In addition to the State Dinner, Governor Murphy will also attend the Brady Action Awards ceremony, where he will present Kevin Quinn, the Chair of the Brady Board, with the 2023 Brady Ambassador Action Award. Those interested in learning more about the event can contact mstankiewicz@bradyunited.org.
The Governor and First Lady are expected to return to New Jersey on the afternoon of Thursday, April 27. During their absence, Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver will serve as Acting Governor.
This will be an exciting opportunity for the Governor to engage with his peers on the national stage, while also representing the interests of the people of New Jersey.
This week, Murphy endorsed Biden’s 2024 candidacy for president, putting to rest rumors that he may run in the election.