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One answer. One unforgettable reaction from Senator Cory Booker. And suddenly, a Republican Senate candidate almost nobody knew was going VIRAL across America!

Meet Justin Murphy, the U.S. Navy veteran and Republican candidate challenging Cory Booker in New Jersey's 2026 Senate race.

After his explosive, unscripted response to a question about President Donald Trump and the war in Iran, Murphy became an unexpected political sensation. Now, in an exclusive interview with Erin Molan, he reveals what was going through his mind, why he refused to back down, and what REALLY happened during that extraordinary debate moment.

But could this viral breakthrough turn into something much bigger?

Erin presses Murphy on whether President Trump will endorse him, the reaction from Vice President JD Vance, whether New Jersey could turn Republican, and his strategy for challenging Cory Booker.

They also tackle the Iran war, regime change, the IRGC, America's affordability crisis, and whether Murphy would ever stand up to President Trump if they disagreed.

And in a moving moment, Erin reflects on her late father, a decorated military leader who also entered politics, and what a lifetime of public service really means.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS 

00:00 The Answer That Made Justin Murphy Go VIRAL
00:45 Cory Booker's Extraordinary Reaction
01:40 Justin Murphy Joins Erin Molan
03:10 "Finish It!" His Message to President Trump
05:10 Iran, Regime Change and the IRGC
06:40 Has Trump or the White House Reached Out?
07:45 Would Trump's Endorsement Help Murphy?
09:30 Challenging Cory Booker in New Jersey
10:55 Affordability, the Economy and Trump's Record
13:55 Would Murphy Stand Up to President Trump?
14:45 The