Staff Reports
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is hanging up his hat on the 2024 presidential race, much to the dismay of many “Never Trumpers” who were hoping for an alternative to the former president. Christie’s announcement is expected to take place at a town hall event in New Hampshire, a fitting setting for the end of this political journey.
🚨 BREAKING: Chris Christie officially drops out of the 2024 race
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) January 10, 2024
Throughout his campaign, Christie made it clear that he was not a fan of Donald Trump, and his bid for the White House was met with a lot of resistance from Trump supporters. The pressure mounted for Christie to step aside and make way for a more formidable opponent against Trump, leading to his decision to bow out of the race. Recent polls have indicated that former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley is the frontrunner to challenge Trump, and Christie’s withdrawal is expected to give her a boost in the polls.
Christie began his 2024 presidential bid in New Hampshire with the hopes of securing the Republican Party nomination. His campaign was marked by relentless attacks on Trump, positioning himself as a leading figure in the anti-Trump movement within the Republican primaries. Christie made it clear that he would not back Trump if he became the nominee, citing disappointment in the performance of Trump-backed candidates in the 2022 midterm elections and criticizing the former president’s handling of government documents.
