Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie spoke out against fellow Republican Donald Trump in an interview with New York Times opinion journalist Frank Bruni. Christie criticized Trump for his mental decline, childlike behavior during Hurricane Helene, and his chances of winning the presidency in November. He noted a decline in Trump’s mental acuity and speaking ability, comparing it to his performance in 2016.
Christie, who previously supported Trump’s campaigns before speaking out against him, criticized the politicization of recent hurricanes Helene and Milton in the southeast. He called Trump a “selfish child” who doesn’t care about the suffering of people in North Carolina. Trump spread lies about his political adversaries’ response to the crisis, as the death toll in the state continued to rise.
Christie vowed not to vote for Trump and suggested he might not vote for a president at all. He described the election as a “total jump ball” and offered praise for Vice President Kamala Harris’ political skills. Christie went as far as to say that he would be open to accepting a position in Harris’ cabinet if she were to win the presidency.
Christie emphasized that his decision to support or work for Harris would depend on the position offered and the role he would play. He stressed that the country’s well-being is more important than anything else and that he would be willing to help any president if he believed he could provide effective advice and counsel. Christie praised Harris for displaying significant political skills during her candidacy.
Overall, Christie’s comments reflect his concerns about Trump’s abilities, behavior, and chances of winning the presidency. He also emphasized the importance of putting the country first and being willing to work with any president to help the country. Christie’s willingness to potentially work with Harris demonstrates his belief in prioritizing national interests over personal or party politics.
