Chris Christie Fights Back Against Calls to Drop Out of Presidential Race

Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie has pushed back against calls from fellow Republicans, urging him to drop out of the GOP presidential nomination race. In a first major ad blitz, Christie takes aim at former President Donald Trump, stating that he is the only one who is directly challenging the former president.

Christie’s campaign has launched a seven-figure ad buy in New Hampshire, a state that holds the first primary and second overall contest after Iowa’s caucuses in the GOP presidential nominating calendar. The former governor has been focusing his time and resources in New Hampshire, where independent voters and moderates have played a crucial role in the state’s primary.

In his new commercial, Christie accuses Trump of “pitting Americans against each other” and refers to the former president’s Christmas message to anyone who disagrees with him as “rot in hell.” He also highlights Trump’s role in inciting the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, which temporarily disrupted the certification of President Biden’s victory over Trump in the 2020 election.

Christie’s campaign has been gaining momentum in recent weeks, with the former governor increasing the number of events he hosts with Granite State voters. He has also been running ads in support of his candidacy, backed by six-figure investments.

Despite facing calls to drop out of the race, Christie remains determined to continue his campaign. He has repeatedly stated that he is the only Trump rival in the race who is directly taking on the former president.