Former New Jersey Governor, Chris Christie, made headlines as he became the first presidential candidate to visit Israel and meet with survivors of the October 7th attack. However, as the next Republican debate approaches in less than a month, Christie finds himself in a predicament. While he has managed to meet the donor threshold, he falls short of the polling requirements needed to secure a spot on the stage alongside his opponents in December.
In an interview with Andrea, Christie boldly asserts that his absence on the debate stage is directly linked to Donald Trump. He claims that Trump fears his presence and that is the reason why the business mogul chose not to participate. Christie emphasizes the importance of directly challenging Trump in order to have a chance at defeating him and winning the Republican nomination for president. He firmly believes that the only path to victory lies in facing Trump head-on, rather than avoiding or standing beside him. According to Christie, he is the sole candidate with the courage and experience necessary to take on this formidable opponent.
With the upcoming debate being a crucial opportunity for candidates to showcase their policies and gain support, Christie’s exclusion could potentially hinder his campaign. However, he remains resolute in his determination to confront Trump and prove himself as the strongest contender for the Republican nomination.
