Chris Christie - Looking Back at the Trump Transition in “Let Me Finish” | The Daily Show

Chris Christie opens up about his position on the border wall, his ongoing feud with Jared Kushner and his private conversations with Donald Trump.
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[@charlleedodson]

You know why I love Trevor’s interviews? There is no “I’m right your wrong”. It’s all about understanding the other side in a humorous way as possible. I don’t agree with Christie, but it was nice to hear his point of view.

[@aphexon.]

Charllee Dodson because he really bad at it?

[@charlleedodson]

I think he’s great at interviews. He doesn’t want to get a point across, or prove something. He wants to understand

[@Prizzlesticks]

Pretty much this. I was watching Bill Maher interview a Republican (I can't actually remember who...) a few nights ago, and all his questions were leading. "Don't you think Trump ____? Don't you think your party ____?" On top of that, he was constantly interrupting before the guy could get halfway through his answers. (OH! It was the Texan governer with the longest stretch of land on the border... sorry, don't know his name.) It was so *frustrating* to watch. Why ask questions if you don't care about the answers? If you want to make your show an echo chamber, just don't invite guests you don't agree with, otherwise, grow some balls and have the guts to listen to the opposite side and have a discussion. Trevor does amazing interviews because no matter who he brings on, he lets them talk. He asks questions that are open-ended, "What was going through your mind during____? How did you plan to handle ____? In what ways were you thinking of _____?" He asks specific questions and gets concise answers, and he's willing to have fun with his guests, even when they fundamentally disagree. Take heed, interviewers. This is how you do it right. :)

[@pastasoo]

There's something extremely wrong with you. ;;

[@nasalegoboy]

@@charlleedodson when the comeback's comeback was better than the comeback

[@SilviaRivers]

I neither like nor trust him, but he’s one of the few that sit down for an actual dialogue and I respect that.

[@ranevc]

Silvia Rivers Or in order to sell his book he is willing to do even this.

[@johnarooskivlogs9818]

Chris krispecream

[@Tarik1996]

he's just doing this to make money. He doesn't give one damn. He wants applaus he doesn't give a f*** about anyone but himself

[@turkistonreport2378]

True

[@jennacook2505]

+

[@robertvalcin]

A comedian that actually read a serious book. A politician that sounds sincere and relaxed. So refreshing to see an honest and intelligent conversation between people with different views.

[@jragames1450]

Robert Valcin chris christe is a horrible governor

[@dwhite8997]

@@jragames1450 I'll take your word for it 🤣🤣🤣

[@furball8967]

CC is conversant with anybody, look at his interviews. He's smart and he's straight up.

[@diannaskare7829]

I AGREE ABOUT C.C. , THAT HE WAS A BAD GOVERNOR AND DIDNT HELP ANY OF HIS STATES IMPOVERISHED CITIZENS BUT WE HAVE TO REMEMBER WHERE OUR INFORMATION CAME FROM... WASHINGTON POST TO PBS OWN SOMETHING TO CORPORATE FUNDING OR JUST CORPORATE OWNED !!

[@EmpressMermaid]

Yes, when I saw Christie was going to be on there, I was looking for this to be a train wreck. Pleasantly surprised. And I'm surprised at Christie's honesty here, too.

[@tristanmoller9498]

I like how Trevor’s interviews bring us closer together on a no-hate basis

[@joanlittlefield4107]

Tristan Möller Triple like

[@morgant1568]

This was a really good interview. I can't believe that I am saying this but Christie actually seems pretty smart. I still disagree with him politically but it is nice to hear politicians speak in complete sentences.

[@brandbaard]

Oh how our standards have been lowered

[@budisulisto]

And not just tweeting (at odd hours with spelling errors and unnecessary exclamation points)

[@MYacono]

that was part of his problem, he knew how to avoid indictment and weasel out of numerous I mean NUMEROUS scandals , im from NJ I know

[@jenniferatwood567]

Yeah...I actually liked him as the Republican primary when trump won...I try to pick a favorite on both sides...the necessary evil 😶

[@anomaly2349]

Just because CC is a swift talker, doesn't make him a good soul.

[@Corneilus1]

Why does a comedian ask harder questions than the actual media?

[@jemzless6447]

Because he is brilliant

[@DreamerTrain]

You know the phrase "It's funny cause its true!", the absurdity that can be found around unadulterated truth is a comedian's bread and butter meanwhile the actual media lives for the next "gotcha" moment, the truth is just an afterthought

[@CNWhatImSaiyan]

Corey Martin Because they have less to lose

[@shakenabrown667]

I don’t know if any other comedian could do what Trevor does and as well as he does it. Trevor is funny but he is very intelligent and knows how to go after the answers to the questions that we want

[@eiryuu]

(in these i find he carries the torch of running/leading-hosting jon stewart's spiritual-successor show pretty darned well; enjoy that he does attempt neutrality and his curiosity and candour, even with e coupla cutting jibes at the zmg'ness of the situations then, remained respectful -- the conversation was both entertaining and educational to a point (this thread even more so, on the latter front xD")) ((..and i suppose having 'read' the audiobooks for fire&fury and fear.. (still waiting for my library to have higherloyalty available in audio, or time to read the ebo0k) ..if christie's book becomes available in audio on e library i might borrow it, so yeah well commercial purpose served in exchange for a nicely broadcast interview.xD" (i'm the lame sort to only buy books i enjoy and want to keep; libraries and fileshares ftw =X) ))

[@avgJones]

Well shit, I almost forgot I could disagree with someone and still respect them. Thanks for being real Christie

[@TheMelMan]

I keep saying Trevor is much smarter than the material they write for him. The monologues don't suck but he is waaaaaay better off-script.

[@3685Ashee]

Melville Comics 💯

[@jauri8994]

That's what makes Trevor so good, he is a smart comedian and he makes the news more interesting to a lot of people.

[@santsanitacion7184]

I couldn’t agree more sir! Trevor has this authenticity that is extremely admirable.

[@phdt12]

I agree. I stopped watching the Daily Show because the material seems too sophomoric. Then Trevor talks on his own and I am like WOW. Still don't watch the show except for clips.

[@kevinheintz4046]

People who say the Daily Show is bad now are...wrong.

[@bellm79]

This was surprisingly good. Trevor is a great interviewer.

[@SylviaMarinaMartinez]

Agree. Trevor reads the books of the guests thoroughly. Jared Kushner is a pos.

[@Dzztzt]

I'm sure it's good but I just don't like Christie's face coming up in my feed. It's repulsive.

[@dumisanitsotetsi2272]

This was a therapy/ interrogation/ church confession/ snitch session/ male tea sipping session

[@Dzztzt]

@@dumisanitsotetsi2272 using Trevor to polish a turd.

[@mori1bund]

Mike B: this was unsurprisingly good, since we know by now that Trevor is a great interviewer. :-)

[@MiguelLuna1]

This feels like a conversation between two reasonable human beings

[@luiscorona2379]

@Miguel Luna -- yes, indeed. The advent of Donald Trump's incoherent word salads and dramatics has made reasonable conversation more appreciable. I agree.

[@cooltwittertag]

@@Cam12369 Alright, lil pump loving epic gamer. Better get to your tenth birthday before insulting people on the internet.

[@Camrela]

@@Cam12369 Your 22 that means you should be about 30 years to young to believe Fox News.

[@Cam12369]

Crystal Lening lady your clearly to stupid to realize that all these news channels are garbage it’s just about what garbage you want shoved down your throat. You enjoy cnn a liberals paradise where all they tell you to do is hate trump and his supporters, when over on Fox they just make fun of cnn. You see I enjoy when people shit on cnn because they promote fake news, Democrats, liberals and mostly support only minorities. Cnn is cancer. Fox on the other hand strictly makes fun of cnn, and liberals. So why the fuck wouldn’t I like fox. Is your pea brain to small to comprehend a 20 year old who isn’t a pussy liberal

[@starshipearth9178]

Cam 123 yo racist what’s up. How’s Fox and Friends

[@edwardterry9468]

Imagine if all interviews/conversations between the Left and the Right were this reasonable.

[@robertnett9793]

sigh.... You mean, when people would start again to talk *to* each other, instead of just talking about each other in their respective bubbles... Yes. That would be great. I am not an American, so I am not as keen in the ins and outs of US politicians. I probably would not vote for this man, but I think I could respect him. If he acts like he talks of course.

[@laurengospodnetic5146]

Yep! Trevor is modeling healthy behavior for us

[@lovepeoplealexander8596]

Edward Terry we could only hope for such a miracle!!

[@draconicchaos]

@@laurengospodnetic5146 it's sad a South African immigrant is a better American than 90% of all Americans.

[@Kodak718]

That requires sense on both sides and one side is mostly devoid of that.

[@jorgejohnson451]

Props to Trevor for having read the book and asking questions based on the book. Very rare for an entertainment show.

[@witchesofessex1]

Trevor does amazing interviews. Too bad our political system is a train wreck.

[@PriestessAusetRaAmen]

Cosign

[@davidhollenshead4892]

Our Politicians are a reflexion of our Character. Führer Trump the Traitor would not be able to pursue his Fourth Reich without his Brownshirts...

[@ziadobaid1124]

witchesofessex1 Christie is charismatic

[@dtschuor459]

Agreed. The transition was bumpy, for obvious reasons, but you can really see what Jon Stewart recognized in him. He is a genuinely funny guy with many deeper talents.

[@Monk-Amani.]

"The World is a ghetto"

[@N3orion]

A refreshing interview with a politician. Well done Trevor.

[@MESSI-fx1ob]

N3orion u fresh now u got ur thirst quenched

[@Jason_wears_stuff]

I hate admitting this but just as a dude , i like Chris, hate his politics but just as a person id have a beer with him.

[@bobbygirl5092]

I'd have a beer with him too and dump that beer over his head.

[@act3finale]

jakiyaful why is he a psychopath? I am not American and do not know this guys. He sounds reasonable in this segment. Does he have a bad history?

[@jakillusions]

@@act3finale very

[@TechnoLion1]

@jakiyaful You seem way more psycho than Chris Christie to be honest.

[@HannahKayW]

@@act3finale Don't listen to the random opinions of people on youtube to gain your information about the credibility or sanity of politicians.

[@lyndakoers1389]

Remember when Governor Christie greeted Obama so warmly when Obama went there after Sandy? And some Republicans were so upset?.

[@kelly2fly]

I can't decide whether to like this guy or not, but I love Trevor. Edit: after reading all the posts in this thread I must say CC is a professional conman with a dose of charisma to charm the gullibes and naivete onto his camp. I'm an Independent but after watching this interview I almost feel bad for the guy. Thank goodness my KZbin friends here set me straight. Thanks,

[@ashrose1058]

I feel you

[@lisawood365]

Phoenix Uprising nah: Remember he lost his job over some BS power bridge governor junk

[@samsam926]

They way he's sitting in that chair is making me uncomfortable

[@Schmidtelpunkt]

I hate that all liberal shows get on their knees and give that Trump enabler a forum. It is bad enough when those people appear on one of the shows, but the collective lack of spine required to have him promote his book in all of them is staggering.

[@kyleedwards6026]

You should love trevor but you should hate chris no matter what.

[@thiabreu]

what an awesome display of civility and mutual respect.

[@TopLaneChad]

Yes let me wear this tie and speak nice... oh how mature.. darling get the wine glasses. I just need one more sip before we make venezuela the ninth concurrent war

[@ashleyburbank3129]

remember when all politics used to be like this and sh** actually got done, clearly mutual respect is what produces good politics!!

[@thiabreu]

@@TopLaneChad Yeah... I'm from Brazil, so your racist moron is probably getting in Venezuela with the help of our racist moron. Its got more to do with the racist morons we tend to elect nowadays (and the ridiculous size of your military spending that you've got to put to work somehow) than with mutual respect.

[@larrymarler9347]

What, I have no respect for corporate lackeys. He is lying

[@BB-kw5bz]

Nadia Sofokleous It’s no surprise and actually everybody knows why the US is so interested in Venezuela. All countries the US is interested in have one thing in common: natural resources. There are so many countries with similar problems. Many countries in Africa with violent war lords terrorizing the people, slaughtering tribes and starting civil wars. But without anything to gain from such countries there is no need to get involved.

[@sarahsiddiqui9591]

Yo this man is legit really funny. Dont like him politically but Id want him at a cookout 😂😂😂

[@sarahsiddiqui9591]

@foulpotato Lmfaoooo true

[@joshuajoe1419]

Lol, so true

[@FeikNeyme]

I wouldn't. He'd eat all of the food.

[@mohammedkamara1776]

When a sound comedian and a sound politician meets, it brings joy to the audience. Bravo to the both of them.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Trevor has really come into his own on The Daily Show, though. He's in his element. Jon Stewart definitely saw that in him.

[@toraltoral3509]

Trevor has been excellent all along. Thanks for your kind words

[@kanal9_]

Yes, i was thinking it's not possible somebody to do Daily show after Stewart but Noah really finded his own style and voice

[@TravelingwithKristin]

@@toraltoral3509 you're welcome! Just stating the truth :)

[@TravelingwithKristin]

@@kanal9_ right!? Big shoes to fill but he did it :)

[@kanal9_]

@@TravelingwithKristin i see you were visiting serbia, nice:) i'm from belgrade

[@Smauggish]

Y’know even if you hate Chris Christie and call him a beached whale and a do nothing republican, liar/cheater etc. you gotta appreciate Trevor bringing him on to do this interview. They disagree on plenty of things and they’re on opposite teams but they’re talking about stuff without being total douches, which I think is important in today’s political climate.

[@larrymarler9347]

Trevor is suspect too for following the corporate game plan

[@deebrown4877]

Agree

[@dialatedmcd]

He's on primetime television... What'd you expect.

[@Nathankinamorh]

Respect him coming back. Good interview, he was a good guest.

[@ViliFerrari]

This is one of my favorite interviews.

[@kimcornelissen1529]

Thanks to Christie for exposing that Kuchner is as bad as his father and trump in thinking that they are law.

[@Alizardlovesyou]

I am ALWAYS grateful that Trevor reads the book

[@pedronunes855]

@Zzzzeyd You would be amazed by how fast you can read a book that you really like. There are people who binge watch Netflix shows and people who can read for hours and hours long.

[@Aggie63]

He doesn’t read the book he has a staff that reads the book and gives him options. He will read a portion but only because what the staff picks out juicy stuff.. Every time Trevor would say “ you mention in the book”” then would get the actual quote wrong. Trevor is a joke doesn’t know anything about Americans or this country

[@brigjay123]

@@Aggie63 whatever. Hater.

[@memanproductions]

I wonder if that's advice Jon gave him. Because Jon would always read the book, in the rare times he didn't, he would admit that he hadn't.

[@memanproductions]

@@Aggie63 Ohhhh, so close to sounding semi-credible. Blew it in your last sentence :(

[@larisssacantu7052]

I wasn’t expecting Chris Christie to be so funny lol

[@Halo-lg7rq]

Almost makes me feel bad about disliking him

[@fiaestebanlara6092]

FOREAL DOE

[@huynhthehung3059]

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[@thegreatrediscovery3496]

"I'm, not a bible guy, I'm from new jersey" Being from new jersey this just destroyed me, love it so much, What a great conversation of two individuals who disagree but have to respect. They're surprisingly funny. I didn't like Christie as Governor, even though I'm a republican, but he's a great guy on a personal level.

[@JD-od6jh]

I agree. I'm left leaning so naturally disagree with Christie on most subjects but I find his interviews always very interesting. He owes up and from the eye test he seems guinine and the fact you can sit down and debate with him in good faith made me respect him much more.

[@iris_sagitta]

"i'm definitely not the bible guy, i'm from new jersey." DEAD

[@glorygig7243]

I am Not an American. What does this mean ? "i'm definitely not the bible guy, i'm from new jersey." DEAD

[@iris_sagitta]

glory gig ah well a lot of americans joke that jersey is like the "bad unholy state"...lots of ppl are p rough around the edges and shit but it depends on what part of jersey you're from

[@MoisesZTech]

glory gig it’s cause Dey from Jouysey

[@ZLIFE101]

glory gig they say jersey is the unholy state (which isn’t true)

[@DoggoWillink]

A lot of that came from The Sopranos and The Jersey Shore (many of them New Yorkers, btw), but yeah we are not highly religious, overall. Most of all, evangelicals are very rare around here. It’s mostly Catholics in terms of Christianity, which I’d guess is the real basis of his comment ultimately. The Christians here aren’t that hardcore, basically. This is a liberal state, so Bible bumping Pence is not the norm.

[@capeetle]

I think it’s good that we give both sides a platform to speak. Even if I disagree with his views, I appreciate being able to see both sides of the story.

[@oogachaka3447]

Appreciate all you want, it's clear you don't understand what "both sides of the story" are exactly.

[@capeetle]

oogachaka you’re completely right, I don’t fully understand both sides of the story. I just think in a polarized nation such as this one it’s a breath of fresh air to see two people who support opposing parties talk to each other humanely.

[@AshwinKrishnaraj]

Chris Christie is large enough to be on both sides by just walking into the room.

[@sanjuansteve]

The words of those that would say or defend Anything are literally nothing more than fear and hate-mongering worthless lies polluting the air.

[@jasonallen3678]

Any sane person should have agreed with your opinion,but naturally somebody had to play the selfish Devils Advocate and find a way to disrespect a simple civilized opinion.Nice Post .

[@MajiggerRose]

"You've also got nothing to lose, which helps." Damnnnn, Trevor. Not even a minute in and he's already roasting this sychophantic fool.

[@edible0pig]

How is he sychophantic? Is it because he's kissing up to trump? I'm a godless heathen foreigner, and your american politics are unfamiliar to me.

[@MajiggerRose]

Not just to Trump, but to everyone. He says what he thinks people want to hear and uses it to advance his own success. It's not uncommon for a politician, in fact it's not necessarily a BAD tactic when used in reasonable doses, but he does it to such an excessive degree that it's astounding. He knows right now that slamming the Trump administration in a book and playing the victim is lucrative and potentially will improve his chances of success in his political career, so he did it. Very little about this man is genuine.

[@normanfrederick959]

Nothing? Only about 250 pou- I'm sorry.

[@shaunmasonmusic]

Natalie Rose So basically you’re explaining that he’s a sycophant, but not a fool.

[@ellax325]

@@shaunmasonmusic He is a fool because he gets caught. Lots of politicians lie, how many of them crash and burn like Christie did?

[@amyandmando333]

Met Trevor at 6 flags and the guy was super down to earth and polite. Talked to him for a couple times at the park while hopping to other rides. Total respectable man and his history is so amazing with his hard work on getting him to where he is now. Christy is a stand up guy as well and if he ran he'd get my vote.

[@Ilikebernie]

I am a die hard liberal but if I was a republican (not possible, that’s not me trying to be rude i live in California and grew up with liberal parents) i’d vote for Chris Christie, he’s level headed and sharp on his feet, he isn’t a sheep/follower and believes in what he believes not in what his party believes. MAD RESPECT 💯

[@brockalbert5111]

FINALLY!! Someone asked Christie about Jared's dad. Thanks Trevor.

[@digirlock28]

don't have to like trevor or christie to acknowledge how good this interview was

[@greyjay8744]

A pity that Christie wasn't the candidate. He's a very bright, astute, energetic guy. Nobody is going to run an end play around him. He's one of those big guys who is very light on his feet.

[@miileeme]

This is how conversations should be!! You can disagree with someone's politics and views but you CAN BE CIVIL TO EACH OTHER!! I love Trevor for such amazing interviews..!!

[@BrainsApplied]

Chris Christie does have quite a lot of humor :) Also, Jared Kushner and his family seem to have a lot of issues...

[@JustMe-vk4fn]

(smile) Yeah, like-able and outspoken. It's no wonder why Jarvanka refused to allow Christie up-stage their Dad and pushed for Pence.

[@tonmaru3308]

@@JustMe-vk4fn 🤨🤔 makes so much sense. Pence is just as unlikable as trump but soooooooo boring. He's basically a real life background character. I'll give them this though, that was a smart move. Cunning but still.

[@justsaying3729]

Yes, Kushner family does have a lot of issues because they are "Criminals". Imagine doing your sister like that.

[@SuntzuMocro]

They have some some pure sociopaths in that family.

[@vickyf.1676]

Man, I used to watch tv for entertainment. But it seems like the ppl that are running our country have more drama circulating their lives than the tv shows I watch.

[@FirebirdPrince]

Don't like Chris but I'd be lying if I said he didn't have his moments.

[@dumpthechump1769]

He's one repugnican that's almost human.

[@Lianne459]

Chris still covers for the orange moron

[@dumpthechump1769]

@@Lianne459 Yup.

[@lisahawkins4210]

Same. He might have actually been able to keep him in check.. 🤔

[@kellen5545]

I don't agree with him politically but he is the few Republicans I could see voting for. Problem is the Republican base would push him to far to the right for me to actually do that.

[@just4951]

I rewatched the interview and you can see that Trevor actually reads the books of the guests. Yes he has queue cards, but he barely uses them and the follow up questions are on point which can just be done by somebody who knows the material and not just parts of it. I'm so glad Jon chose him! He is so damn good!

[@sydneywellington22]

oh, God, they are normal human beings. remember when people could speak about politics on tv like this?

[@TNM001]

Charisma is a thing...but honestly, judge ppl by what they do. His actions speak for itself, so yea, do i like the guy for a chat? sure. would i give him ANY responsibility again? no way.

[@nonyabizness.original]

yup, he's a gwb all right.

[@AmbyJeans]

In most of these comments praising him, I notice they say that they don't know that much about him. If they did, they would definitely be seeing this interview in a different light.

[@SaintMu]

@TNM001 exactly where I'm at with this dude. Can't lie and say he doesn't have his moments, but there's some atrocious shit in his history. Nevertheless, I have to be fair and give him that he IS a very interesting guest to have on a talk show, because he usually doesn't shy away from getting real when you ask the right questions, no matter what I may think of him, I do feel his answers are genuine and he cares very little how you receive them. Weirdly, there's one politician whose words I trust but whose actions I usually hate..

[@jasonallen3678]

Exactly

[@dingdongism]

@jungefrau George W. Bush.

[@A-FELIX]

"Politics... is a nasty game" Damn straight.

[@elincarlsson6388]

Does not have to be. And isn't as much in other nations.

[@mordechailevy6914]

Fucking right!

[@dawntreader2420]

I respect Chris Christie's ability to direct your gaze. "These are the things I saw could happen, this is why I stepped into a position that could ruin me in the public eye. If you judge me, judge me for that."

[@domjay]

Huh. This was actually a very interesting interview.

[@shakenabrown667]

Dom Jay wasn’t it though? That’s all I could say as I watched. Chris Christie is a clown but it gives a little insight hearing it all. I always thought Kushner and Ivanka were making policy...seems like they are running it all. Trump had no intention of winning and he did and here we are...smh

[@RobertNZ]

It was, huh! Not just another republican train-wreck. #MoreLikeThisPlease ;)

[@sulufest]

Fascinating excerpt about Kushner and his apparent criminal family. Thank U

[@Monk-Amani.]

Convincingly real.

[@jhherkert]

It’s all true, that’s what’s scary! I’m an Independent and it’s galled me since Day 1 that the media didn’t cover it before the election. Why not? Simple: Kushner was being investigated for using charity funds that he was supposed to manage in order to become the largest DNC fundraiser in NJ.

[@davidgobrain497]

This is to tell you how thirty Jeered is!! And that makes White house thirty!! Because thirty People are working in the White house!! I mean who does that?? Who higher a hooker to seduce his own Sisters Husband just to keep him silent from saying the truth!! That's absolutely Unshakeable and DUMB!!

[@RebeccaW]

Update: *He finally woke up from his delusions about Trump!*

[@DarkCrusade3]

He knew exactly what he was getting into. Feigning ignorance is something politicians know best

[@LovelySoulofARiverRose]

Low key, one of my favorite interviews. You really know how to create conversation we want to hear 🙏🏽 Thank you

[@quantumgirl3047]

“No I though I deserved to win!” 😂😂 I don’t like Chris, but that was amazingly truthful.

[@Nathankinamorh]

Right, he was a candidate. Of course he thinks he'd be a better President. Respect for coming back and saying it how it is.

[@arthurdent9281]

I thought that was a clever way to dodge the fact that he was helping a man, who was breathtakingly unfit for office, win the presidency. It's disturbing as hell.

[@quantumgirl3047]

I never said I respect him, Nathan. I live in NJ, I know what this POS is capable of. I just found it funny that he said it out loud.

[@quantumgirl3047]

Arthur Dent I don’t disagree. I think you’re right. I just found it funny that he said that sentence out loud. I laughed. It doesn’t mean I approve of anything he does/has done. But you’re absolutely right, it was a clever way of getting out of the question.

[@Nathankinamorh]

@@quantumgirl3047 I hear yah, I don't like him either. But gotta respect the balls to come out and still say these things. The man is a better politician that is for sure.

[@nikkite922]

I love Trevor. He sounds and probably is, so well-read. He genuinely take his time to read them books.

[@nanamarfo3371]

Lol no he doesn't. There is a staff of researchers who do the reading and then give him those talking points to discuss. He sure does not have time to read all the books of his guests each time they appear.

[@bdet313]

He might listen to the audio book.

[@nikkite922]

@@nanamarfo3371 why so salty, eh? And honestly, you can't actually dwell in specific details of a book without actually going through it. 😊😊 I'm a teacher, I know when my students are blabbering things about books they haven't read.

[@nanamarfo3371]

@@nikkite922 There's nothing in my initial comment that suggests saltiness. But whatever. And yes you can dwell on specific details when others have gone through it already and have made notes for you to dwell on those details. He's after all the one doing the interview not the other way round so it's likely he goes over those talking points with his staff before they even get on the show. It's not very hard to do honestly. Also, I know a few students who can really yap about a book or text they haven't read in detail. I used to be one of them. ;-)

[@BB-kw5bz]

92Kwame Of course he reads the book. Everybody doing serious interviews should have read the book. Two evenings before sleep and you’re done. Why wouldn’t you read it? Apparently you and more of a Trump „I don’t read - ever!“ kind of person. How very American of you... I would be surprised if there was any serious journalist who doesn’t read the material to prepare for an interview of this format. It would be very embarrassing if that became public.

[@lewisnostredame5605]

One of the few Republicans we can respect nowadays, at least in terms of eloquence and respect.

[@NGEternal]

Chris Christie's greatest skill is that he is a sharp talker. In the game of politicians, that's gold. But is he good policymaker? Ehhhhh

[@sassmanb1]

Now...THIS...was an interesting watch, wow a real honest man (Chris)...I was very surprised to see/ hear him not back off and also speaking the truth, Republicans NEVER do that, well done Sir....

[@juliemeibaum8506]

Agree.

[@AmbyJeans]

Don't be fooled by him. It's an entertaining interview, but Christie knows how to work a crowd. Never forget how slimy he is.

[@666Tomato666]

​@Black Rod well, at least he appears human, that's way more you can say about the current cabinet IOW, he clears the bar, but only because the bar is so low

[@JohnnyBurnes]

He closed a beach for himself. That's like something out of a Dudley Doright cartoon. He's as trustworthy as a mechanic.

[@eriks1765]

Trevor is such a great interviewer!

[@stephen_sezs]

I’d be relieved to have a a VP Christie right now vs the next guy in line.

[@SandriaGuest]

Stevie V heck yeah

[@joonpak]

Tell me some stuff about Mike Pence, I know nothing about him

[@ML-jw4cd]

Personally I think they had Pence as VP as insurance on Trump's life. Noone in their right mind would assassinate Trump with Pence ready to step up

[@saviokad]

what an informative and awesome conversation between 2 grown-ass men.........

[@jbootyification]

Trevor is a really good interviewer, you get the sense that his agenda is to get to the TRUTH and allows his guests to fully express themselves... good job sir , I enjoyed this!.....Christie is the very definition of an opportunist ...I Luv It😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@mobboj7338]

What? He's obviously trying to ask questions with (not so) veiled insults.

[@Ben_D.]

Trevor does let them speak. They have the floor and it lets them relax. Many journalists would be super aggressive and want the soundbite. Trevor just asks a hard question and waits for the answer.

[@draconicchaos]

As a South African Immigrant, hes not biased to American politics, which gives him a unique gift of actually giving a shit about all aspects.

[@Yuan-lo3zz]

Mike Cowles sure he’s not

[@Yuan-lo3zz]

Mike Cowles everyone has biases and the way trevor interviewed definitely was trying to talk about his beliefs and continuously denounce chris

[@Hectordelmoral36]

I like this interview of Christie

[@lemonielala3080]

And it's not rushed, he gets to finish his thoughts and Trevor has really thought through all the questions and has clearly read the book as well. Really really good! 💪❤

[@FIONAFINKS]

This interview was refreshing tbh - a civil conversation from two people with wildly different views - love it

[@MagnusAnand]

This was an amazingly great and honest conversation

[@ae3730]

I respect Christie a lot on the Kushner situation, Jared is the same scam artist and even better fraud than his father, he learned from the best.

[@drinozhao9127]

I keep saying Trevor is much smarter than the material they write for him. The monologues don't suck but he is waaaaaay better off-script.

[@robinjames1228]

Gatbasard fat do nothing governor of nothing.

[@rockboi91]

This Chris Christie guy is the most American-looking person ever. Like a real life Peter Griffin.

[@Okonkwo238]

😂😂😂😂🤣🤣😂😂🤣 best comment

[@dialatedmcd]

He looks very New Jersey... Idk about the typical American. But his personality is Jersey as fuck. Plus he's fat and a boss... Jersey AF.

[@Lolwutfordawin]

Man, you're so right. He looks a lot like my white upper-middle class fat uncle Alan. As American as can be.

[@makemoney5977]

😂😂😂 I love Peter Griffin!

[@MRphucyou]

lol man

[@muratsarsenov2008]

Wow, Trevor, that's some class! Impressive

[@daveliu8365]

How is this a comedy show? It's so informative!

[@torbjornlekberg7756]

Well, I dont think I will ever agree with him politicly, but he can answer questions and take part in a mature conversation. That is far too unusual nowdays.

[@francescalittle]

Trevor has a way of bringing out the best in people that I don't like. It reminds me of his interview with Lindsey Graham, who was completely different from the Lindsey Graham we normally see in the media. For a second, these interviews make you forget what these people are really like. Yes, they're smooth politicians, so they know what to say to manipulate voters, but Noah's interviews always seem to have a lot more substance than the usual interview. Makes me wonder what Trump would be like in an interview with Noah.

[@flamingzen777]

i litterally read your comment and said "oh god" out loud to him interviewing trump, i would LOVE to see that, but i dont think trump could handle the underhanded sarcasm small jabs, to get the truth out, that trevor would throw and trump would most likely go crazy like scream fake news or "we need a wall" and walk out lol!

[@francescalittle]

@Urrcreavesh I think we're saying the same thing. You don't need to remind me of what Graham is really like.

[@thelastdadonearth]

Trump could barely take Stephen Colbert's outwardly dislike for him nor could he take Dave Letterman exposing how shitty his clothing line is and they're not straight political satire shows like The Daily Show. I doubt he would even sit down to talk to Noah.

[@SAABguyMD]

very true! When Trevor first came onto the show I was a bit skeptical about his approach, but he has definitely become a fantastic interviewer and entertainer. and when I learned that Jon Stewart had a say on who took over the show, I can see why he picked him.

[@katygrasherjones7207]

FrancesL “People seem like people and not monsters and i don’t like it” 😡

[@TimHykes]

This was really good. I truly enjoyed this but I'm not spending money on that book.

[@ChatPatwah]

Great interview Trevor...You're better than most journalist in the MSM.

[@mori1bund]

I'm not a fan of Christie, but I have to give him one thing: he's one of the *very* few republicans who isn't too craven to come on shows like the Daily Show or to Stephen Colbert. All the other republican cowards are peeing their pants. (Of course he only does it because he wants to sell his book, but still... ^^)

[@starstuff100]

mori1bund he likes the attention, that’s why.

[@TheYasmineFlower]

@@starstuff100 Yeah, but he can also hold his own in a conversation any can formulate sentences to his advantage very quickly. He likes attention, but he also does well under attention. Ergo, he isn't as vulnerable as other republicans, who do similar shit but aren't as charismatic.

[@jussilindkvist4032]

He's no longer running for office and he's trying to sell a book. That's why he's there.

[@tintinban]

That's because, he is neither republican nor a democrat. He is an opportunist, with no belief of what he stands for.

[@lenas5613]

@@jussilindkvist4032 Correct. That's how the talk shows get anyone!

[@aminakanu3719]

I seriously love Trevor though and I hope he is happy

[@BlakieTT]

That's very sweet. I hope you are happy too.

[@eiryuu]

(seconding both the above, for both the above commenters!

[@aminakanu3719]

@@BlakieTT thank you 😊

[@valerieeyebe745]

And this is why i love Trevor interviews. No hate but a conversation between 2 people

[@msabucha7262]

Chris Christie, I like your sense of humour and honest responses. You are good.

[@AsandaMbali]

The interview should have been longer, Chris seems to be a humorous guy but that's some interesting information on Trumps presidency.

[@SAABguyMD]

Agreed! I appreciate the fact that comedy Central put skis online for us to watch uncut and without commercials. I could have watched that for another 22 minutes!

[@alpharho1354]

@00:19 “So brave… so brave Chris! You also got nothing to lose which helps” OH DAMN!!! THE PUNCHLINE.

[@aloziechibueze337]

This is one of the best interviews I ve seen on the show

[@MaryAnnFarley]

That was A GREAT conversation. Well done, Trevor. And kudos to you, too, governor. Wow...two adults speaking intelligently and respectfully in this day and age, and on a comedy show! Great stuff. Makes me hopeful for a better future.

[@trueblackknight8409]

This was a really cool and insightful debate 💯👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@larrymarler9347]

Why would you want to debate corporate scum to begin with?

[@jamespharris2494]

Awesome interview. Two highly skilled communicators using humor and directness.

[@juliemeibaum8506]

Agreed

[@lemonielala3080]

Christie didn'tcome out of it looking too bad either. I wonder if this gets more candidates on both sides to come on The Daily Show to polish their images? 😛

[@lynth]

Nothing Christie said was "direct". Everything was just vague, meaningless rhetorics to look like he's reasonable and caring. It's all rehearsed.

[@melindah.707]

I appreciate Christie's openness and honesty give me a whole new line of respect for him. I also appreciate his wanting and willingness to help Trump be a better person for the country.

[@jbyanx]

Christie grew on me ...I could not stand this guy but he proved to be a truer friend to Trump than all his cronies...he tells the truth at least of late during trumps admin even when he was not selected but always was kept close to the president but we know the one foot out is Kushner that's why he would never be in fully but still voted for him twice...he still has years ahead hope something happens for him but if he runs for president he does not have my vote but wish him well. Kudos Trevor, I love your interviews, you engage well with your guests and you always get them comfortable and get them talking.

[@sedy5297]

It's good to see a political interview with a republican where people don't shout at each other all the time and a relaxed atmosphere.

[@dialatedmcd]

The hate in our society is so fucking toxic, there's nothing destroying us more, and we don't realize it because it's played on passions, on these pet issues...

[@Captainmacmanny]

What I got from that interview is that these politicians are peeing on us and calling it rain.

[@sraphc]

Trevor asking questions better than most of other serious medias

[@infotechyeti]

One of the best interviews I have seen on the show. Love the show.

[@TXEducation]

This was a great interview. It’s smart to do interview with people from the opposite side. It shows how smart Trevor is. Great job.

[@AustinIsTheGreatests]

Man best Trevor Noah interview ever!

[@Ari-lu5ve]

Noah is the best interviewer for candidates, hands down!

[@africanandproud6792]

I love Stephen Colbert but Trevor does better interviews. Hands down.

[@galacticboy2009]

Wow, that was a surprisingly good interview. Both good sports.

[@derekwis2167]

This is a refreshingly good interview. I love the honesty. It's not a normal talk with a politician just rehashing talking points over and over no matter the question.

[@starstuff100]

derek wise had it been honest, Trevor as someone who supposedly advocates for POC, should have asked him about his draconian stance on MJ.

[@charlottesmythee]

This is the best interview Christie has ever done. And that is a lot of credit to Trevor. Even though I don’t always agree with Christie, sitting with someone like Trevor, he’s relaxed and can be sincere. I really enjoyed this which is something I never thought I would say about a Christie interview.

[@kennethjohnson7579]

Wow. Great interview. Nice to hear someone out.

[@sweetheartcandy93]

No one can deny what big role the media played to the current President of the United States

[@scottcarlass8887]

But inbreeding was most to blame.

[@robprocks]

@@scottcarlass8887 So true.

[@portentouslad5051]

not to piss on Stephan, but this interview was so much better.

[@cameronguilbeau5888]

That's because trevor has "it" and stephen doesn't

[@ShrooMIR05]

@@cameronguilbeau5888 I think Stephen is less willingly to try to understand aka engaging in a two way conversation like Trevor always said, and is more eager to held Chris Christie accountable for the things he had done and said but still with a decent amount of respect. CC is not the first pro Trump staff that visited him, and he stil try to engage in a decent interview.

[@cameronguilbeau5888]

@@ShrooMIR05 I agree with that. While trevor still has an agenda in mind and is biased (me being slightly center right) he doesn't beat you over the head with his bias, while stephen will attempt to shame you if your views dont align with his. I just wish more last night hosts would hide their standings instead of shoving it down my throat but that's just the times we live in

[@nyx6937]

Colbert was never a good interviewer, even on Comedy Central, Jon Stewart did insightful interviews while Colbert was too focused on himself, funny but not a good listener..... Glad to have seen both live though.

[@Dutchperson]

I appreciate his honesty in this interview. I may disagree with him on things, but I have to give him respect for that

[@wefkr]

Wow this man can be charismatic. Almost makes you forget he backs Trump

[@sexysportsfan1]

Trevor read the book and had good questions

[@AlgerianTalk]

Christie is likeable. who would've thought!

[@dialatedmcd]

Dude the part where he talked about Trump being a dad almost made me cry. I forgot that the guy was a human being

[@81easton]

borhanehoggard likable unless you live and work in New Jersey. Should interview us to get real perspectives

[@skt8929]

15:57

[@cagedtigersteve]

@@skt8929 Exactly! LOL

[@Nathankinamorh]

Solid fucking interview. Chris Christie's point of view is really important. Respect Chris Christie's coming back. Good show.

[@josephw.milord9204]

Happy new year has well to you Travo

[@ceamean]

This is the juiciest daily show episode everrrrr! 😳 #glued

[@marencarter665]

i think Trevor’s a great interviewer, but i was surprised at how much i enjoyed listening to... chris christie??