Current location:world >>
Trump critic Chris Christie exits 2024 U.S. presidential race
world8986People have gathered around
Introduction(Xinhua) 14:58, January 11, 2024NEW YORK, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- Former New Jersey Governor Chris Chris ...
NEW YORK, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, known as a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump, officially withdrew from the 2024 U.S. presidential race on Wednesday.
During an event in New Hampshire, Christie announced his dropout and reiterated his opposition to Trump's campaign in the presence of an audience of less than 100 voters.
"I am going to make sure that in no way do I enable Donald Trump ever be president of the United States again," Christie said.
Christie's exit is seen as a potential boost to other Republican candidates. Political analysts suggest that former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley could benefit, as she gains ground against Trump in New Hampshire polls. A recent poll indicated that without Christie in the race, Trump would lead Haley by a margin of 47 percent to 32 percent, according to U.S. media.
However, Christie did not endorse any candidate upon his withdrawal. He was overheard on a hot mic stating that Haley is "going to get smoked," at New Hampshire gathering Wednesday.
Christie also directly criticized Haley during his speech for failing to acknowledge slavery as a cause of the Civil War, an incident that sparked a huge backlash against her recently.
Despite this, Haley expressed admiration for Christie, sharing on X, formerly Twitter, "Chris Christie has been a friend for many years. I commend him on a hard-fought campaign."
Christie had consistently maintained that he intended to remain in the race at least until the New Hampshire primary on Jan. 23. He seemed poised to surpass his 2016 performance, where he finished in sixth place with only 7 percent of the vote.
Supporters of Haley, such as New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu and other Republicans opposed to Trump, had been encouraging Christie to withdraw from the race so that his supporters would back Haley and boost her odds against Trump.
This shift could transform the Republican nomination race into a two-candidate contest between Haley, viewed as the party's most moderate candidate, and Trump, currently holding a wide lead for the nomination, U.S. media said.
The New Hampshire poll, where Christie was polling at 12 percent, indicated that approximately two-thirds of his supporters would choose Haley as their alternative preference.
Tags:
Reprint:Friends are welcome to share on the Internet, but please indicate the source of the article when reprinting it.“Worldly Wave news portal”。http://northkorea.e-directivos.com/content-89f499874.html
Related articles
Macron is making a surprise trip to New Caledonia amid deadly unrest and indigenous frustration
worldPARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron is making a surprise trip to riot-hit New Caledonia, t ...
【world】
Read moreRSL's unbeaten streak stretches to 9 with 2
worldSANDY, Utah (AP) — Andres Gomez and Diego Luna both scored to give Real Salt Lake a 2-0 victory over ...
【world】
Read moreTeacher who was jailed for three years for shaking 43
worldA teacher who shook a baby causing brain damage has been banned from the classroom for life.Jonathan ...
【world】
Read more
Popular articles
- Yu Darvish extends scoreless innings streak to 25 in Padres' 9
- Maths teacher Rebecca Joynes, 30, who is accused of sleeping with two of her 15
- West Virginia GOP Senate president, doctor who opposed drawing back vaccine laws ousted in election
- RISHI SUNAK: As a father to two young girls I know how vital this guidance is
- LeBron James UNFOLLOWS Diddy on Instagram after video of assault on ex
- Scottish Widows gave my ex
Latest articles
Israeli army says it kills over 130 militants in E. Rafah
Butorac's goal in the 2nd overtime gives Minnesota a 1
Charles Bronson is 'living on his nerves' after being attacked in jail by convicted murderer, ex
Javier Assad shuts down Braves as Cubs roll to 7
Rangers are undefeated at .500 to keep World Series champs from a losing record with Bochy
Woman, 38, screamed 'my leg, my leg' after being hit by stray bullet in Stamford Hill 'drive
LINKS
- Young Entrepreneurs Turn Fine Art into Gen
- Chinese Dragon Version of Bing Dwen Dwen Unveiled
- China's HIV Infections, Mortality Rates at Low Level Globally
- China continues to provide humanitarian assistance to Gaza
- Improved Logistics Spur Global Market in 'Double 11' Shopping Festival
- First Belt and Road Conference on Science and Technology Exchange Opens in SW China's Chongqing
- U.S. Students Participate in China Education Tour in Sichuan, SW China
- Young Entrepreneurs Turn Fine Art into Gen
- Volunteers for 6th CIIE Kick off On
- Participants of 2nd Forum on China