Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie .(R) labeled former President Trump’s debate performance Tuesday night as a “big fail.”
“Harris did what she needed to do, which was to show that she belonged on that stage. She has a voice that wish to attempt to unite the nation,” Christie instructed ABC Information, which moderated the debate, straight following the discussion board. “And Donald Trump spent extra time speaking about individuals consuming pets, individuals at his rallies and whether or not he had kind of, than he did in regards to the financial system.”
“And that may be a big fail tonight,” he added within the interview, highlighted by Mediaite.
Christie, who ran a problem to Trump within the GOP main earlier than dropping out forward of the Iowa caucuses, has change into one of many former president’s most outspoken Republican critics.
He stated Vice President Harris’s performance in the debate confirmed she was “exquisitely effectively ready” as a result of she laid traps for Trump and he “chased each rabbit down each gap.” Christie added that the previous president was baited to go on tangents and bring up conspiracy theories about immigrants consuming pets — an concept that his operating mate Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) has additionally faced scrutiny for floating.
“Whoever did debate prep for Donald Trump ought to be fired,” the previous governor stated. “He was not good tonight in any respect.”
The excessive stakes debate was seen as a critical moment for Harris. She sought to introduce herself and her coverage stances to voters whereas concurrently bait Trump into giving an erratic efficiency.
After faring effectively towards Trump, Christie believes Harris is now being seen by Individuals as a “potential president.”
“That’s what she wanted to perform tonight. Trump higher get to work or he’s going to lose this election,” he stated.
A CNN flash ballot conducted after the debate discovered {that a} close to majority of voters stated Harris outperformed Trump.
