Former Jersey Shore cast member Nicole “Snooki” LaValle took aim at Pennsylvania GOP Senate candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz for his longtime New Jersey residency.
The reality star appeared in a video message shared by Oz’s Democratic challenger, John Fetterman, the lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania, on Thursday.
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“I heard that you moved from New Jersey to Pennsylvania to look for a new job, and personally, I don’t know why anyone would want to leave Jersey, because it’s, like, the best place ever and we’re all hot messes. But I want to say best of luck to you,” Snooki said.
“Jersey will not forget you. I just want to let you know I will not forget you. And don’t worry because you’ll be back home in Jersey soon. This is only temporary, so good luck. You got this and Jersey loves you,” Snooki added.
Oz resided with his wife in Cliffside Park, New Jersey, for many years before running for a Senate seat in Pennsylvania. He then announced he had moved to Montgomery County, in eastern Pennsylvania.
His longtime New Jersey residence has been a sore spot in his campaign with Fetterman, who grew up in Pennsylvania, seizing on it as a sign of his disconnect with Pennsylvanian voters.
Days earlier, Fetterman hired a plane to fly a banner over beachgoers on the Jersey Shore that read: “Hey Dr. Oz, Welcome Home to New Jersey!”
Oz has pushed back on criticism, citing his studies at the University of Pennsylvania and how two of his children were born in the state.
The video appeared to have a logo for Cameo, a site where people pay celebrities for personalized video messages, though it is unclear if the Fetterman campaign paid for it.
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Fetterman and Oz, who is endorsed by former President Donald Trump, will face off in the general election on Nov. 8 after winning their respective primaries in May.
The Washington Examiner reached out to the Fetterman campaign for comment.
