Does the Truth Still Matter: In Conversation with Chris Christie

No Republican politician illustrates the power and peril of Donald Trump and his takeover of the G.O.P. quite like New Jersey's two-term governor, Chris Christie. Christie, once the exemplar of Republican pugilism, went from competitor to wingman in Trump's successful rise to the presidency only to become his most outspoken antagonist. How does a man who has seen it all think the United States arrived at this juncture and what does he think the future holds?

Featuring former Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie in conversation with Leigh Ann Caldwell, American political reporter for The Washington Post.

[jamesparker]

Sorry... I'll take Biden on his worst day over Spurs' on his best...

[huntybangz]

Not voting is a vote for Trump. Period. Abstinence is allowance. Vote for Biden, avoid dictatorship. That simple.

[katiewon]

I knew Beau Biden too. You’re right he was a great, great guy and could have been President not his Dad. Although we used to joke about how I wished his Dad was Prez and he said “me too”. I do not agree with you equating the Biden family as same as Trump. A great guy like Beau comes from great support and loving parents. Don Jr and the “will” is character and the Trump children’s lack of. They are reflections of their families. Hunter has owned his mistakes and is fighting and winning against the Republican onslaught. If his dad was on trial the him and the entire Biden family would be there in support. Where are the Trumps? Come on Chris, you know this is true and means something. What do you think the jury wonders why even his wife isn’t there? Those little things are noted by juries. As you know. So stop slamming Biden or saying they are grifters without evidence. Trump is on trial there’s your grifter.

[caitlindelcampo]

You can't compare the Biden's to the Trump's grift. Come on Christie. You know that.

[sheilawade]

24:49 President Biden is physically and mentally active.

I will vote for "really good person" Joe Biden anyday over Trump or Christy.

[adahax]

Chris stop the games u know that Biden is better sleeping that orange man awake…

[betticaroltaylor]

Very much enjoyed Mr. Christie even though I'm a left leaning Democrat. This was an excellent common sense presentation reminding us that we are more alike that we are different and we would do well to remember it - and also that it is possible to disagree and still remain civil and collegial. I hope we will continue to hear his voice as he continues to bring common sense and civility to a country sadly in need to it. Many thanks for making t his available to a broader audience on You Tube.

[Maryjane-mtpt]

There's a lot I like about Christie. I admire that he stood up to Trumpism. On the issue of Biden being too old versus Trump being a narcissistic psychopathic criminal, I can't understand how he feels that it's okay not to vote for Biden given his very low opinion of Trump. Christie says his vote for president won't matter since he lives in New Jersey (a blue state) but his opinion does matter since he has a following of sane Republicans. Anyone who has the least bit of logic and reason, in my opinion has a civic duty to make sure DT never gets near the WH again. Biden in spite of not being "salesman" enough to promote his policies etc., has the country's best interest at heart and is a decent human being. We'd all like to see a stronger orator etc. and Biden's language specific gaffes can grate, but since it is a binary choice, I don't think there is a choice. Biden, being too old could be compared to Christie being too fat, (his words) have a greater effect on mortality, but that would never stop me from voting for someone who was too old, too fat, too unpolished etc. Maybe Christie believes this is just another election that will shake itself out if Trump somehow takes back the WH. Maybe he believes that democracy as we know it is not being challenged. Maybe he believes a Trump cabinet would be principled men and women who could govern with him and keep his worst impulses in check. I think on this point Christie is being cavalier and selfishly egotistical given the paramount importance of this election. Maybe he is ignorant of the possibility that he himself would be in the top ranks of the people DT has sworn to exact retribution. Regardless of what Christie says my opinion of him is that he is decent, open to constructive criticism and is not so immovable on his positions, as to be ridiculous.
I am a former Republican leaning independent turned Democrat for now. I think if the Republican party (not MAGA) has any future at all, this election needs to go Democrat.

[rosemariegrant]

I have heard a lot of good things coming out of Kristy‘s mouth, but I am 89 years old and I could run the country in terms of intellect. Not everyone who’s old has dementia. And I would bet on the guy with a track record like Biden’s on any Jerk. Yes I think that there was someone else that I would rather both vote for but again you have two choices and one of them is absolutely out of the question. Don’t stay home. Vote for Biden, even if you don’t like him. Vote against the Magus, even if you don’t like the other candidates. We have to stop this nonsense in this country.

[shanebernhagen]

Suggesting to the masses that withholding your vote when you don't agree with the two choices will very likely be what gives Trump a win this November. So, while you may say that you won't support Trump, you are doing exactly that when you refuse to vote for Biden because of his age.

[FallenLeaf]

Biden is doing a great job, nothing wrong with supporting him 🙃

[ManinaHarris]

Hummm, I wonder if he still feels the same way about the SCOTUS in light of Alito’s upside down world. As for his attitude toward JB, did he forget they elected Ronald Reagan with dementia?

[lynetteranasinghe]

Don’t agree with Mr Christy. How does he know what Biden can or cannot do, just because of his age? Biden has done well and has always been for the American people.

[Tom.Strand]

Christie opened the door for Trump by endorsing him in 2016 when he thought he could get something from Trump. Unforgiveable!

[thisisgusman]

There Is No Comparison between trump and biden, shame on you christy...

[nachkey]

Chris Christie is an intelligent man who is wasting his time and the general public’s time urging people not to vote for Trump or Biden. Just saying he knows both men well and neither are fit to be President is not a good use of my precious time. I live in reality.

[nataliepapolis]

U cannot blaspheme President Biden, you know he is doing very well for the country, hiw dare u not acknowledge his great work

[joymarieantonio]

I started to like him until he started to bash Joe Biden for being old. My guess is Joe will outlive him and Trump.

[janakingking]

I really like Chris Cristie and I would have voted for him if he had done the Republican candidate. I’m really disappointed to hear that he does not endorse Biden and is not doing anything to help ensure Trump does not get reelected. Sad.

[SoundsDefinition]

Chris is not thinking deeply here. Not voting is also voting for the one you don’t like.