Chris Christie confronts 'The View' co-host
The Republican presidential candidate joined the hosts of “The View” on Wednesday, where co-host Alyssa Farrar Griffin made an “insulting” speech about how his supporters would support Nikki Haley if he dropped out. ” criticized the proposal.
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said he “absolutely” supports two of his fellow candidates, but said he intends to remain in the race for the Republican presidential nomination.
Christie spoke with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt on Thursday and said he thinks fellow Republican presidential candidates, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, would be suitable for the Oval Office. was asked in an interview.
“Yes,” Christie said, adding that he would “absolutely” support either candidate if chosen as the Republican nominee.
Sununu tells Christie 'You can be a hero', help Nikki Haley defeat Trump in New Hampshire
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said he would “absolutely” support his two colleagues, but said he would remain in the race for the Republican presidential nomination. (Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images)
Hewitt then asked: Christie praised his “final decision” on whether to continue in New Hampshire's Republican primary. Hewitt said Republicans “all over the country” believe Christie will step down.
“Well, good for them,” Christie said, and Hewitt asked the candidates if the naysayers were wrong.
“Am I here? Am I on your show?” Christie asked.
“Yes, that's not the answer,” Hewitt replied. “This is not 'The View.'”
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“Am I going to New Hampshire? Am I… going to New Hampshire this morning and doing a town hall tonight in Hollis, New Hampshire?” Christie responded. “The answer is yes.”
A spokesperson for Mr. Christie confirmed that the governor is continuing his West Wing campaign.
Some have called for Mr. Christie to withdraw from the race, but his friend, New Hampshire Republican Governor Chris Sununu, said he would not ask the former New Jersey governor to withdraw from the race.
However, Sununu's comment did have an asterisk for Christie.
Mr. Sununu told Fox News that Mr. Christie's “approval ratings are going down” and argued that the former New Jersey governor is “reaching his limit” in his second bid for the White House.
Chris Christie spoke with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt on Thursday and said he thinks fellow Republican presidential candidates Nikki Haley (pictured) and Ron DeSantis are suitable for the Oval Office. I was asked this in an interview. (Eric Thayer/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Sununu said Christie “has a chance to be a hero like Nicki.” [Haley] Too much to deliver [former President] Trump lost and Nikki is the victory that America is looking for. ”
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Sununu, a popular Republican governor in the state's first primary on the Republican presidential nomination calendar, endorsed Haley last month, dealing a blow to Christie, who is once again focused on finishing strong. new hampshire.
Mr. Christie and Mr. Sununu are longtime friends and two of the most vocal Republicans. people who criticize trump. However, Sununu has argued on the campaign trail and in interviews since endorsing Haley that Christie has no path to the nomination.
Fox News Digital's Paul Steinhauser contributed reporting.
