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.

[@thedisneygeeks5704]

I want to like Christie......but like all others who say Trump can't be president.......he won't vote for Biden......which is a vote for Trump who he said he can't vote for. Just because he votes in New Jersey....doesn't mean his vote wouldn't mean something in Michigan, Pennsylvania, or Arizona. Seems dumb

[@karinaz8756]

Exactly. Either Trump is an existential threat or he’s not. Bill Barr is doing the same thing. Sounding the alarm on Trump then trying to say Biden is worse. It’s being disingenuous.

[@kat8234]

imo, it's a power move. He's holding onto that so he has something to negotiate with the Biden campaign.

[@MattKearns-zi4rc]

I hate to point it out to the we the people they getting ready to stab president Trump in the back ds operation

[@debc2237]

It IS dumb. At least Biden and those around him are decent an it may be the last opportunity to clean up the mess.

[@ladye1777]

Exactly Chris makes no sense, just be honest Chris, your holding out simply because you can't stand the of Karmela next in line for president, you don't know if it will happen but your worried about something that may not even happen.

[@fredjohnston4340]

Oh my God I can't believe how few comments on such a great topic and Man. Yes Chris is a man of truth and character. Thank you Chris Christie you have my love and support. I wish more people see you in this light and you were still in the presidential race.

[@doug3819]

In a time of extremism in politics we need people like Chris christie, Joe Manchin, Kristen sinema and John Kasich. Sadly there are to few common since moderates.

[@kallel6588]

This is a joke right? Please say you are being sarcastic

[@kallel6588]

@user-dg7ec4xg2j christie is a joke and so is anyone that supports him

[@sharonwilbourne7256]

I think that this is an excellent time to be having these trials. You have almost 9 years of new voters who need to hear about djt's dirty dishwater as so easily seen in this NY hush $$, voter obstruction, and tax cheating case. There is also a significant number of voters who have heard his and our complaints that they tuned it out. So refreshing everyone's memory on his affairs and subsequent cover ups.

[@jazzrat2000]

short answer? no

[@tobywestfall2970]

I wish you were president...your smart and funny as hell😅

[@espnluver7525]

Smart people don’t weigh 400 pounds LOL

[@debc2237]

So are Jon Stewart and Jimmy Kimmel and so many more.

[@doug3819]

I don't have the answer but the problem is obvious. No competition, name me somewhere that you have two choices besides the presidency ? You can't ! Examples, motorcycles, honda, Yamaha, kawasaki, BMW and others. Autos GM, Ford, Honda, Hyundai and others. I could go on. How would we like to have 2 choices in soda Pepsi or 7 up. No others. Competition improves the product overall.

[@debc2237]

How many Republicans were initially debating?

[@doug3819]

I'm obviously talking about the general election.

[@debc2237]

@@doug3819 So you mean more parties?

[@anon88427]

27 0 seconds ago Chris Christie doesn’t know that he’s from the baby boom generation, who he claims is the most selfish generation that just won’t go away.

[@debc2237]

I don't categorization of any group of people. We are all individuals.

[@DavidJioo]

The chair seems to be too small for Chris Christie.

[@emandem3088]

Those real life traumas in this case make the man. It enhances empathy and understanding. If even Christie says he is not as good as he was in his forties then why the heck was HE running for president? After beachgate, we all know he outs his family before his constituents and that’s just the funny example. That pic of him sunbathing on his newly privatized beach was quite the display…just sayin’. And he says Biden can’t sell his policies. Well of course he can’t if people like Christie disparage him personally despite saying it’s not personal, leaving the uneducated or those with less knowledge no recourse but to decide on physicallity as criteria accentuated by Christie himself! The runaround is astounding. And Christie says he is best choice for president…when he just finished saying he is not as good public representative as he was in his forties. Jeesh. His slip is firefly showing.

[@josephdan2850]

One of worse things is that Chris Christie is choosing politics over country. He should recommend to people that vote for Joe Biden is vote for democracy while vote for Donald Trump or third party candidate is vote for authoritarian government. Donald Trump wants to be dictator. That Isn’t allow in United States period.

[@jonmeador8637]

Why would you have Chris Christie talking about truthfulness? Oh, maybe you're trying to give equal time to liars. Got it. Why give a platform for this guy? Next, it'll be Bill Barr and/or Sununu and/or Beelzabub.

[@America_is_now_Mexico2.0]

Who is beezlebub? Did he run in 2020? I cant find this guy anywhere..

[@jonmeador8637]

Trump!

[@ryancaldwell9463]

He does make some valid points about Biden’s potential for vitality and vibrancy, his ability to sell it. I just happen to be of the camp that we’re stuck with these two choices. You can’t always fall in love with the candidates, but it’s like riding a bus. The bus may not be going exactly where you’d like, but you catch the one going in the right direction. If everyone takes his approach of “I dunno, I don’t think I can vote for either one,” then I think you’ll have a minority of the electorate electing Trump.

[@ryancaldwell9463]

And I also don’t see why he feels Hillary and Kamala are fundamentally bad choices, too.

[@MattKearns-zi4rc]

And he calls himself a conservative now that's funny jersey a crap hole it's changed and not for the better

[@susancurtis3201]

I’m done, I really had respect until today. To say, he is old is ridiculous. Just an easy out and an excuse not to commit and vote for party first. I really was going to vote for you if you were running. I’m glad you showed your colors. You are totally wrong. I will never vote for you if you for President. I should have known. Shame on you. All you want is power. And another note he is waiting for Biden’s phone call! What the ___. Really, after what Christie said. Power and money is more important than democracy. Now, the one who said never, about Trump, NH Governor, Bolton, Christy.. what do you think Haley do?! Most likely the same.

[@susancurtis3201]

@user-dg7ec4xg2j sorry disagree this video was from 3 months ago. He maybe smart. But, he is totally against Biden at that point two months ago. I’m sure he is same way now. Listen to the entire video. Then you will understand why I said, what I said. He doesn’t agree with anything with Biden. He doesn’t agree with his policies. No way, would the Biden campaign would like him to stump for him. Unless Biden has changed.

[@orlandogloom5409]

So, is Biden looking like he'd be a good option for 4 more years, now? And I'm not asking this to mock him. In fact, I defended Bernie when everyone (who wanted to hide why they really didn't want him) was saying he's so old... and then voted for Biden. Humans love their double standards and the usual behaviors of ego and fanaticism, but when some try to advertise they're miles ahead, morally, than their counterparts/opposition, they should be expecting extra criticism regarding hypocritical choices and statements, indeed. No exceptions, imo. I am not American and I just heard this guy talk, and he surprised me. Not many sound as objective as this, to truly criticize both sides of the fence and mean it with their actual choices. As someone who believes every country deserves better options than the ones we get, almost everywhere at this point in history, and actually means it, I respect his choice even if I'd definitely vote for Biden if I were an American citizen. Trump must be stopped but I see too many (especially involved in established media, around the world) admiring and promoting him and his supposedly healthier campaign... They often mention his ways and obvious contradictions/lies, but they act as if he's fine and only Biden has serious flaws. Goes to show what kind of people are picked as journalists etc. But that isn't new. None of these human self-inflicted prophecies of corruption and self-destruction are new. What's new is that everyone pretends they resist corruption but they flock to support awful options in fanatical ways (yes, Trump fans are the actual experts in that behavior, but the whole system of politics isn't exactly based on dignity and honesty... of course it maintains and worsens any issues, and of course the worst kinds of people will know how to play their game best past a certain point and exploit every factor they can use in their favor even though they are the opposite of saints).

[@orlandogloom5409]

*and mean it and show it with their actual choices I mean, whatever one says gotta be reflected in their actions. And of course a conservative person would have a hard time supporting the supposedly opposite party, anyway. Just refusing to vote for Trump is good enough for me, when everyone promotes him, directly or indirectly. Besides, sometimes things are a bit more complicated. He said he doesn't like Trump but at the same time he doesn't believe Biden can make it, and now very few would dare to deny that. Whether we like it or not. I think it's clear that, if any God exists, Trump is actually right about him being a republican, lol. Everything is in his favor lately. Hopefully it still won't be enough for him to make his grand return...

[@titaanton9217]

No Bush was the worse the economy was awful people lost their homes and more until Obama safe the country.

[@titaanton9217]

Chris with Biden we will have a normal live He listen to his cabinet Trump will not

[@titaanton9217]

Yes you are genuine that is very rare in politicians

[@megatto691]

55:00 caught me so off guard.

[@juliegoff1731]

Hillary’s not horrible

[@tobywestfall2970]

I think if biden wins..i think he will retire and give his chair to the vice president

[@debc2237]

He has good people around him so if something should happen it will not be a catastrophe. With Trump.....

[@titaanton9217]

I am from Colombia I came to this country 48 yrs ago when I came I’m sorry but I found many ignorant people. You are very intelligent.

[@rhondawi6389]

Chris is mad because he wanted to be in trumps cabinet so bad and he was not selected so Chris went on warpath of revenge

[@espnluver7525]

The truth is Chris that u need to drop 200 pounds LOL

[@sucar30]

How can you hate someone so much? Why so much hatred???

[@charlslindbergh]

Christi imposes a Taft like figure. Taft was a wildly popular president in the US. If anything, he's looking a little frail. In all seriousness, someone should do some looking in to those donors who flooded the coffers of Nimrata and Desantos. They outspent the Christie campaign 6 to 1 in the NH race alone.

[@duanestclair]

Every time I listen to Christie and then listen to Trump or Biden speak I realize how refreshing it is to hear someone so articulate. If Biden could speak with such clarity this year's race wouldn't be close. As a Baby Boomer, it is time to hand over the torch to a younger generation.

[@sayulitalyfe5299]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@MrGreen-fi5sg]

How is trump bad?

[@debc2237]

It is but for the time being, to save democracy, you must vote and that includes for Biden. Also, he is surrounded by intelligent and decent people so it isn't as dire as Christie implies. And Biden is much more articulate than Trump.

[@debc2237]

@@MrGreen-fi5sg You need to pick up a few books. Start with his niece's book Too Much and Never Enough (Mary Trump).

[@MrGreen-fi5sg]

@@debc2237 No he is. Also they wlare literally imprisoning his opponents.

[@josephdan2850]

Chris Christie should say people including moderate Republicans want to save democracy and constitution should vote for Joe Biden.

[@titaanton9217]

I am from Colombia I came to this country 48 yrs ago when I came I’m sorry but I found many ignorant people. You are very intelligent.

[@debc2237]

Christie is embellishing and not giving credit where credit is due. Also, he is not a gerontologist. Also, obesity is just as, or more, dangerous as age.

[@goback3spaces]

It's heartwarming to know that the former governor of New Jersey, who serenely presided over the horrible scandal of Bridgegate, hasn't fallen off the face of the earth.

[@kallel6588]

He is his own planet

[@lucibjlb]

My message to Chris Christi is this: I'm a baby boomer. I completely agree with you. We believe we are the most selfish generation. We we were given everything by our parents. Yet, it wasn't enough. On behalf of my generation, I'm sorry for our younger generations. But it's not over yet. Hopefully the younger generation will realize this and move on towards the future. BTW, I thought I liked Chris Christi before. After listening to this, I absolutely love him!

[@CollectiveWesterner]

As a son of the Boomer generation, I at least appreciate hearing a Boomer take responsibility and admit it. Attempting any conversation nearing this topic instantly ignites my parents.

[@duanestclair]

I want the younger generations to know that your time will come when your generation will get blamed for screwing things up. It happens to every generation

[@debc2237]

Speak for yourself. I didn't even get an allowance and had to work if I wanted spending money.

[@lucibjlb]

I didn't get an allowance either but that's not what I was referring to.

[@jxphealingspace28Xiques-Prieto]

Yikes...hateful and bitter man

[@armanifar2024]

1:00:11

[@madamwiperfluid]

I can't wait to watch this, Chris Christie tells the truth with elegant efficiency.

[@espnluver7525]

The truth is that Chris is 400 pounds LOL

[@kallel6588]

You're kidding right? Please tell me that was sarcasm

[@Lorraine-p4r]

Why were my comments of yesterday removed?

[@kellybrown8638]

Truth, like reality, is something I don't see a lot in Republican politics

[@America_is_now_Mexico2.0]

Actually the word Politics definition is lie….you dope