Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) reiterated his opposition to former President Donald Trump on Thursday, saying he would not vote for him “under any circumstances” and is reluctant to vote for President Biden or a third party. option in November that left open the possibility of doing so.
Christie revealed “The View” interview Although he said he is not a fan of which major party will be chosen in the 2024 general election, the former presidential candidate made it clear that he will not support the Republican front-runner.
“In my opinion, there are two terrible options here,” he said. “My only pledge is that I will not vote for Mr. Trump under any circumstances.”
Mr. Christie was Mr. Trump’s most vocal critic during the 2024 Republican primary, touting himself as an anti-Trump candidate. His campaign never gained traction and he withdrew early last month.
He has not endorsed any candidate in the 2024 race and has disdain for Nikki Haley, the only remaining serious Trump opponent who is on the way out of the race. Christie spoke negatively on a hot mic, saying Haley was likely to “get smoked” in the primary. He later admitted he regretted his comments.
But Mr. Christie has left the door open to third-party support, not just in voting but in candidacy. The former governor has emerged as a candidate for No Labels, a third-party organization seeking to win a ticket to a nonpartisan “unified” general election.
“Well, what I’ve said in the past is that we have to see a way, not just for me, but for everyone, but anyone who accepts that has to find a way to get 270 electoral votes. I think so,” Christie said. said on tuesday. “I think if there’s ever a time in our lives when a third-party candidate can make a difference, it’s now. But the question is, what difference does it make? Thing.”
He did not comment specifically on No Labels, saying only that it would take a “long conversation” with his wife if the party offered him a seat on the ticket.
Christie criticized No Labels in July, calling the effort a “fool’s errand,” but the group It is reported that there was a conversation I spoke with him about his campaign shortly after he withdrew from the Republican race last month.
Former Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.), chairman of No Labels, said last month that he would be interested in contacting Mr. Christie to see if he was interested in running.
“He could be a very strong candidate,” Lieberman said. “That’s exactly the kind of candidate No Labels is looking for.”
No Labels has been criticized by Biden supporters, who argue that if the company were to issue a “unified” ticket in 2024, it would steal even more support from Biden and help President Trump’s re-election bid. ing.
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