New Jersey Gov Phil Murphy was criticized for not returning to state after the historic earthquake

NJ Gov. Phil Murphy under fire for not returning to state following historic earthquake that left residents rattled. Governor came under fire after he did not return to the Garden State following the historic earthquake. The historic earthquake on Friday left residents rattled by residents rattled and rattled.

New Jersey U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew expressed his disappointment that Gov. Phil Murphy did not return to the Garden State following the earthquake. The 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck near Lebanon, New Jersey, on Friday. New Jersey Gov. Murphy faces flak for not returning to state following historic earthquake.