Christie urges Trump: ‘Quit being a coward’ about RNC debate.
Former New Jersey GOP Gov. Chris Christie Calls Out Trump as a “Coward”
Former New Jersey GOP Gov. Chris Christie is not holding back in his attempt to pressure former President Donald Trump into participating in the upcoming Republican presidential debate. Christie, who was once a close ally to Trump, took to the media and social platforms to call out the former president’s potential absence from the debate stage.
Christie Challenges Trump’s Courage
Christie urged Trump to attend the debate on Wednesday night instead of potentially opting for an interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson. In an interview with MSNBC, Christie boldly stated, “If he believes he should be the nominee, if he believes that he’s got such a great record, if he believes he’s the best person to go against Joe Biden, then show up on Wednesday night and stop being such a coward.”
Christie questioned Trump’s claims of a successful presidency, saying, “If what he were saying were true, which is that he’s got this great record as president and that he’s so far ahead, why wouldn’t you come on to the stage and take a victory lap?”
Christie’s Social Media Pressure
Not stopping at just the media, Christie also took to social media to add more pressure on Trump. In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Christie referred to Trump as a “certified loser, verified coward.” He further criticized Trump’s conduct and accused him of running scared and hiding from the debate stage.
Despite their previous alliance, Christie and Trump have been engaged in a heated exchange for weeks. The tension escalated when Trump insulted Christie by calling him a “fat pig.” In response, Christie fired back, suggesting that Trump should take a look in the mirror and reconsider his list of criticisms.
Debate Qualifications and Pledge
The upcoming Republican debate, scheduled for August 23 in Milwaukee, has seen nine candidates meet the polling and donor thresholds to qualify. However, not every candidate has signed the loyalty pledge required to participate. So far, only five candidates have signed the pledge, and those who qualify but haven’t signed have until Monday to do so. Neither Trump nor Christie has signed the pledge.
The debate, moderated by Fox News, is set to begin at 9 p.m. and promises to be a crucial event in the Republican presidential race.
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