Staff Reports
Once a mere whisper in the political corridors, the former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie blazed a trail across headlines recently. His defense of Donald Trump’s candidacy on the Colorado primary ballot catapulted him into the limelight. Yes, you heard that right—Trump himself shared Christie’s words on his freshly favored social platform, Truth Social.
Trump turns to Christie in effort to bash Colorado ruling https://t.co/tA4XRwBmjf
— BigDaddy (@strujillo075) December 27, 2023
Christie, whose voice in the Republican Party seems to be finding new resonance, boldly stated, “I do not believe Donald Trump should be barred from the presidency by a court. The voters of this country should decide his fate.” Surprising, perhaps, given Christie’s past as a vocal Trump critic and the swirling rumors of his own 2024 presidential aspirations.
The former governor elaborated, “I don’t think it’s in our nation’s interest if he’s kept off the ballot by a court. Such an outcome wouldn’t bode well for the country.” Quite the departure from his usual stance of launching verbal salvos at Trump from the sidelines.
Christie voiced apprehension about Trump being excluded without a fair trial. He argued, “For him to be excluded, he’d have to be proven to have incited or been part of an insurrection. There hasn’t been a trial on that. While I have strong feelings, I also believe in due process before stripping away rights.” A nuanced perspective from someone known for their unyielding demeanor.
Now, what’s driving Christie’s about-face? Is he seeking to regain favor with Trump loyalists? Or is he stirring the pot in the already chaotic 2024 presidential race? Whatever his game plan, the political stage just got more intriguing. Remember, Christie was an ally during Trump’s tenure, so could a glimmer of loyalty linger? Time will be the ultimate storyteller, dear readers, time will unveil the truth.
