Christie looked into the camera and spoke directly to Former President Donald Trump
During a debate Wednesday night, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie lashed out at former President Donald Trump, suggesting he would start referring to him as “Donald Duck” if he skipped the debates. Christie emphasized the need to restore law and order across the country, not just in cities but also in suburbs and rural areas. He expressed his displeasure that Trump did not attend the discussion to resolve these issues.
Christie addressed Trump directly, looking into the camera and saying:
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“I want to see that camera right now. Donald, I know you’re watching. You can’t help it. I know you’re watching. Well. And you’re not here tonight, not because of the polls and not because of your convictions.”
The moment highlighted Christie’s criticism of Trump’s absence from the debate and his desire to engage the former president in discussing critical issues facing the country.
Chris Christie’s criticism escalated as he continued to express his frustration with Donald Trump’s absence from the debate stage. He stated:
“You’re not here tonight because you’re afraid of being on the stage and defending your record. You’re ducking these things. And let me tell you what’s going to happen. You keep doing that. No one up here is going to call you Donald Trump anymore. We’re going to call you Donald Duck.”
Christie’s comment elicited a mixed reaction from the audience.
It’s worth noting that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis also criticized Trump during the debate for not attending, adding to the overall discontent with his absence.
In response to Christie’s comments, a Trump spokesperson told Fox News Digital, “Who the f*** is Chris Christie?”
The debate featured seven GOP candidates and took place at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California.
The lineup of candidates at the debate included:
- North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum
- Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie
- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
- Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley
- Former Vice President Mike Pence
- Biotech entrepreneur and political commentator Vivek Ramaswamy
- Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina
These candidates participated in the debate held at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California.