Former GOP New Jersey Governor Chris Christie encouraged Saturday’s Republican Party to move beyond Donald Trump was the former PresidentNow, our attention turns to the 2024 presidential elections.
Christie’s comments came just days after Trump had announced that he would be running for the White House again.
Speaking at the Republican Jewish Coalition’s annual leadership meeting on Saturday, Christie said “It is time to stop whispering.”
Former GOP New Jersey Governor Chris Christie encouraged the Republican Party to leave behind former President Donald Trump on Saturday.
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He stated, “It is now that we should stop being afraid of anyone.” “It is now that it is time for us to stand up for our principles and beliefs, which are the foundation of this party and this nation.”
Christie and Trump were in direct competition in the 2016 Republican Primary. Christie lost to Trump and endorsed him. Christie highlighted that he was not the first Republican candidate who dropped out of the race to endorse Trump in February 2016.
Before Christie lost out, Trump was endorsed by the former president.
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“I was there early, I was there faithfully, and I was there all the way — until election night 2020,” he said.
Since then, the ex-governor has been vocal in his criticism of Trump and laid the blame for the disappointing results of the Republican midterm elections on the shoulders the 45th president.
Trump announced Tuesday that he will run again for the White House.
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Christie stated Saturday that “We keep losing, losing, and losing.” “And the fact of the matter is the reason we’re losing is because Donald Trump has put himself before everyone else.”
Christie indicated previously that he was looking into another. presidential run.
