Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has withdrawn from the Republican presidential primary. announcement At an event on Wednesday, he announced that he would suspend his presidential campaign because he could not see a path to winning the nomination.
The move comes less than a week before the Iowa Republican presidential caucuses. beginning Contest in the Republican presidential nomination process. New Hampshire's Republican presidential primary will be held later this month.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is backing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, while New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu is backing former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley's candidacy.
Christy was caught on a hot mic sayingapparently referring to Hailey, said she would be “smoked” and “can't stand this.”
He has been harshly critical of former President Donald Trump, who remains the clear front-runner in the Republican presidential primary. poll show.
“I heard Chris Christie is withdrawing from the race today. You might fall in love with him again!” Trump I have written In real social. “Anyway, he was caught saying something very true into the microphone: 'She's going to smoke… You and I both know that, she's not going to do that. ””
DeSantis declared: Tweet He said Haley agreed to be “smoked.”
“Chris Christie is a long-time friend, and I commend his hard-fought campaign. Voters have a clear choice in this election: the chaos and drama of the past, or a new generation of conservatives. It's about leadership. I will fight to win. 'With every vote, together we can build a strong and proud America.'” Haley tweeted.
DeSantis and Haley are scheduled to face off in a CNN debate Wednesday night in Iowa, as will Trump. qualified The debate will include a Fox News town hall.
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