Christie criticizes DeSantis for seeking aid despite opposing Hurricane Sandy relief funds.
Former Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Slams Gov. Ron DeSantis for Hypocrisy
Former Republican New Jersey Governor, Chris Christie, didn’t hold back in his criticism of Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) for his recent request for federal aid following Hurricane Idalia. Christie pointed out the hypocrisy of DeSantis, who had previously voted against a relief package for Hurricane Sandy in 2013 while serving as a member of Congress.
But that’s not all. Christie also took aim at DeSantis for failing to meet with President Joe Biden during his visit to Florida in the aftermath of the hurricane. This move didn’t sit well with Christie, who believes that politics should be set aside in times of crisis.
Playing Politics with Disaster Relief
“Look, we shouldn’t be playing politics with this stuff, but Gov. DeSantis has always played politics with this,” Christie expressed during an interview on CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360. “He voted against Sandy aid in 2012 as a member of the House, and now he wants aid. You know, this is the hypocrisy that everybody sees in politics and why they’re looking for someone who will just tell them the truth.”
Christie also defended his own actions during the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, including his willingness to work with then-President Barack Obama, despite their political differences. He believes that in times of crisis, it’s important to put aside partisan politics and focus on helping those in need.
DeSantis, on the other hand, justified his vote against a $9.7 billion flood insurance relief bill for Sandy victims by citing concerns about the bill’s fiscal responsibility. In a 2013 interview with the Florida Times-Union, DeSantis expressed his desire for a relief plan that was financially responsible and didn’t include unnecessary expenditures.
Meeting the President
While DeSantis chose not to meet with President Biden during his visit, it’s worth noting that the two leaders did work closely together before and after the storm to coordinate relief efforts.
As the race for the Republican presidential primary heats up, Christie currently sits in sixth place in the national RealClearPolitics polling average, with 2.8% support. Meanwhile, DeSantis holds the second spot, trailing behind former President Donald Trump, with 14.8% support.
Source: The Washington Examiner
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