Christie emphasized that preventing Donald Trump from reclaiming the presidency was more crucial than personal ambition, promising not to enable Trump’s return to office.
Hot Mic
In typical Christie fashion, his frustration culminated on Wednesday in a stunning hot mic moment that went viral.
A conversation, with former New Hampshire GOP Chair Wayne MacDonald, a longtime supporter, and Christie’s wife, Mary Pat, was picked up after his dropout speech.
He referenced Nicki Haley. “She spent $68 million so far, $59 million by DeSantis, and we spent $12 [million]. I mean, who’s punching above their weight, and who’s getting a return on their investment?”
“She’s gonna get smoked,” Christie added. “You and I both know it. She’s not up to this.”
Christie’s Political Journey
Launching his second presidential campaign in June, Christie sought to distance himself from his past support of Donald Trump in 2016. His campaign faltered in New Hampshire, revealing cracks in his political persona.
Christie faced challenges in managing criticisms, snapping at town hall attendees, and engaging in public disputes, notably with New Hampshire’s Republican governor, Chris Sununu.
