Christie blames Trump for ‘silencing’ canceled joint interview with Ramaswamy

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie criticized former President Donald Trump for allegedly blocking a joint Fox News appearance with fellow 2024 Republican primary rival Vivek Ramaswamy.

Christie and Ramaswamy were set to appear together for a one-hour “Candidates Corner” special with Fox News host Bret Baier on Tuesday evening, but the Republican National Committee reportedly thwarted those plans, claiming the two men would be barred from future debates if they participated in the Fox News segment.

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One day after Christie slammed the RNC’s actions, he’s now taking aim at Trump. “Voters need more information, not less. That’s why I agreed to go one-on-one with Vivek Ramaswamy on Fox News,” said Christie on Wednesday. “But Trump allies in the RNC put an end to it. They’re silencing real conversation, and now Trump is even calling on the RNC to cancel debates. Nothing new. … Party bosses doing everything possible to keep Trump in power.”

Christie was referencing two senior advisers on Trump’s campaign who released a statement on Monday pressuring the RNC to cancel its third GOP debate on Nov. 8 in Miami.

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He also took the failed joint appearance to raise funds for his presidential campaign. “We can stop them. Be a part of the team that puts an end to Trump today. Chip in $1,” Christie concluded.

Christie and Ramaswamy were scheduled to conduct separate interviews with Baier that would air on Tuesday, but they were preempted by the ouster of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA).