Either Prove it, or Shut up and Sit Down: A Rebuttal to the New Jersey Globe

When a Bridgegate Architect Pretends to Be a Moral Judge**

The New Jersey Globe recently published another politically-charged article attacking Leroy Truth, repeating old accusations, recycling unproven allegations, and framing Hudson County politics as some “war” supposedly already won by Senator Brian Stack. But before anyone accepts Wildstein’s commentary at face value, readers must understand who is writing these attacks — and whether he has any business lecturing anyone on integrity, honesty, or corruption.

That person is David Wildstein, editor of the New Jersey Globe. And his past matters.

1. Wildstein’s Bridgegate Past Makes Him the Last Person to Accuse Others of Corruption

The editor behind these attacks is a man who pleaded guilty in federal court during the Bridgegate scandal. This is not speculation; it is part of the public record:

Wildstein pleaded guilty in May 2015 to two federal felony conspiracy charges related to the politically motivated lane closings at the George Washington Bridge. He admitted to misusing Port Authority resources and participating in a scheme designed to punish Fort Lee’s mayor for not endorsing Gov. Chris Christie. He was sentenced to probation, 500 hours of community service, and barred from government employment after cooperating. Later developments vacated his conviction on technical legal grounds — but his own sworn admissions about his political retaliation scheme remain.

So when Wildstein writes judgmental articles about who is corrupt, who is honest, and who is “paid off,” readers should ask themselves a simple question:

Is a man who admitted to orchestrating political retaliation against thousands of innocent commuters really the person to preach integrity?

2. Wildstein Claims Brian Stack “Won the War” — But the Facts Make That Statement Ridiculous

In his article, Wildstein declared that the so-called political “war” between Union City and North Bergen has already been won by Brian Stack.

But if that “war” was truly won, then where is the evidence of victory?

Why is Leroy Truth still here, still publishing, still exposing corruption, and still drawing an audience?

If Brian Stack truly “won”:

Leroy wouldn’t still be posting. Leroy wouldn’t still be investigating. Leroy wouldn’t still be a thorn in their side.

And here is the most obvious contradiction in Wildstein’s narrative:

If Leroy were really being paid by the North Bergen mayor — as Wildstein alleges without proof — then why is he still active now, after Stack supposedly won this so-called political war?

Stack’s “victory” should have ended those payments — if they ever existed.

But Leroy Truth is still active.

Still exposing.

Still refusing to back down.

Which means:

Either the war isn’t won — or Wildstein is full of it.

3. On the Globe’s Payment Allegation: Produce Proof or Sit Down and Keep Quiet

For years, the New Jersey Globe and Stack-aligned voices have pushed a narrative that Leroy Truth is being secretly “paid” by the North Bergen mayor.

Here’s the problem:

They have never produced one piece of concrete, physical evidence.

Not a bank record.

Not a contract.

Not a memo.

Not a receipt.

Nothing.

If such proof existed, Wildstein would have plastered it all over the front page.

His entire story rests on insinuation — and insinuation alone.

Meanwhile, Leroy Truth has openly stated that if he ever received payments, it was for advertising, which is no different from how:

The New Jersey Globe earns revenue The Globe’s political advertisers fund the site Political journalism has operated for decades

Wildstein knows this. He ran political ads himself. He profited from them. He still profits from them. He’s biased with the ads, oh yes we have the emails.

So here is the fair standard:

Either the Globe produces hard evidence showing that Leroy Truth is directly paid by the North Bergen mayor — or they need to shut up and sit down.

No more rumors.

No more insinuation.

No more hiding behind anonymous sources.

Show the receipts or stop lying.

4. Leroy Truth’s Own Statement on What’s Coming

“We can’t wait for this grand jury, because there’s still a lot more facts that are going to be proven in trial that, under advice of counsel, we’re not allowed to post yet. But very soon, we’re going to release that information in the courts — which will make all of you look ridiculous. We look forward to the trial.”

This quote directly undermines Wildstein’s “war is over” claim.

If major revelations are still pending — if there is evidence that cannot yet be released — then the Globe’s narrative is premature, incomplete, and self-serving.

The real fight is still unfolding, and the courtroom will be the stage where the truth becomes public record.

5. Wildstein’s Bias Is Not New — And It Should Not Be Ignored

Wildstein has a long and well-documented history of political alliances, backroom connections, and personal loyalties. Considering that:

He was a Christie ally He admitted under oath to misusing power He now operates a “news site” that influences political discourse

—it is not unreasonable to question whether his reporting is objective or politically motivated.

His Bridgegate admissions alone raise the question:

Is the New Jersey Globe a neutral journalistic outlet — or a political weapon disguised as one?

6. The War Isn’t Over — It Never Was — and Leroy Truth Isn’t Going Anywhere

Wildstein can write whatever fairy tale he wants.

He can declare Stack the winner.

He can pretend the fight is finished.

But the facts say otherwise:

Leroy Truth is still here His investigations continue His platform hasn’t been silenced His supporters have not backed down His critics have failed to stop him

That is not the outcome of a “won war.”

That is the definition of an ongoing battle, one Wildstein desperately wants to “declare over” because the truth threatens his allies.

7. Final Word: Before Wildstein Lectures Anyone on Integrity — He Should Confront His Own History

Here’s the real conclusion:

A man who admitted to felony conspiracy in the Bridgegate scandal should not be lecturing anyone about ethics, integrity, or corruption.

Before the New Jersey Globe attacks another political figure, another activist, or another whistleblower, it must:

1. Publish real evidence, not innuendo.

2. Acknowledge Wildstein’s own admitted role in political retaliation.

3. Stop pretending a war is over when the main soldier is still fighting.

4. Accept that credibility must be earned — not claimed.

Until then, every attack piece coming from the New Jersey Globe looks less like journalism…

…and more like the desperate noise of a disgraced political insider trying to regain relevance.