In a recent interview with the Washington Post, former New Jersey governor and two-time presidential candidate, Chris Christie, expressed his strong reservations about former President Donald Trump and his disappointment with President Joe Biden for not reaching out to him.
Christie had previously declared that he would not support Trump in the November elections under any circumstances.
In the Washington Post op-ed titled "Chris Christie, Unplugged," author Leigh Ann Caldwell reported that Christie had made it clear that he would not be voting for Trump, regardless of the circumstances. However, he also stated that he would not be voting for Biden, citing concerns about the President's age.
Christie was quoted as saying, "One thing I know for sure now is Im not voting for Trump under any circumstances. If hes the only person on the ballot, Im not voting for Trump, because I know him too well, and he is wholly unfit to be president of the United States in every way you think."
When asked about his fears regarding a potential second Trump presidency, Christie expressed concerns about the lack of checks and balances. He said, "Therell be no one around to put guardrails up, and he will be on the vendetta tour against all enemies that he perceives. And thats a scary thing for the country."
Christie also speculated about Trump's potential reaction to a win in November, suggesting that the former president might embark on a "vendetta tour." He said, "As I watch him [in court], all I can think about is ... hes trying to act like this doesnt bother him. Let me tell you, he is sick to his stomach every day. Theres two things that Donald Trump fears more than anything: going to jail or being broke."
When asked if Biden had reached out to him after his declaration against Trump, Christie responded, "He hasnt. Its pretty stupid for him not to."
Christie's comments have raised questions about the potential benefits for Biden's reelection campaign in reaching out to him. Critics argue that Christie's relevance in the political landscape is questionable, and his obsession with the former president seems to be driven by a personal vendetta rather than objective analysis.
In a previous appearance on NBC's "Meet The Press," Christie had suggested that a Trump win in November would pose a national security risk. He said, "[H]es unfit to be president of the United States. Its one thing, and think its right for a president to say to a NATO member, hey, you have to pay the dues you need to pay. I think the American people would expect that of a president, but the problem with Donald Trump is he cant just stop there."
Christie further criticized Trump's approach to international relations, saying, "Hes got to say 'I would encourage Russia to do whatever the hell they wanted to you.' That is absolutely inappropriate for a president of the United States or a candidate for president of the United States to be saying, but it is consistent with his love for dictators."
Despite his strong criticisms of Trump, Christie's views are not universally accepted. Some argue that his personal animosity towards Trump has clouded his judgment, preventing him from acknowledging the potential benefits of a Trump presidency over a Democratic nominee.
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