Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has made headlines again after boldly claiming that he could beat 45th President Donald Trump in a real, physical fight. Christie’s comment was made during an interview on Thursday night, where he confidently boasted about his physical prowess.
“I’d kick his ass,” Christie declared when asked by “The Talk” host Piers Morgan about a hypothetical fight with Trump. “Come on, the guy’s 78 years old,” said the long shot presidential candidate, though Trump is actually 77. “I’m 60 and in much better shape than he is.”
Chris Christie reacts to Donald Trump attacks about his weight:
"At least I've never pretended to be anything that I'm not. I own my weaknesses. I own my strengths, and I'm transparent about it." pic.twitter.com/HAy0DfElpM— Republican Accountability (@AccountableGOP) July 13, 2023
WATCH: Chris Christie says he would beat Donald Trump in a real fight.
“I would kick his ass.” pic.twitter.com/bhAsUgEkxv
— News Bro (@Newzbro) July 14, 2023
Christie’s words have caused a stir on social media, with many people sharing their opinions on who they think would win in a fight between the two political figures.
“Christie can’t even fight the urge of eating a donut,” wrote controversial pro-Trump influencer Laura Loomer. “More smack talk from the Pillsbury Doughboy of Venom,” added former Trump administration official-turned-DeSantis backer Peter Navarro.
Christie can’t even fight the urge of eating a donut.
Let alone actually “fight” Donald Trump.
Come on now. https://t.co/1qAUvEzrIt
— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) July 14, 2023
More smack talk from the Pillsbury Doughboy of Venom @GovChristie raises issue of why @realDonaldTrump should elevate Doughboy's profile by debating him. (he shouldn't)
Shame on @cnn @msnbc @foxnews for giving the Doughboy so much free advertising.https://t.co/sRPwjLZV1B— Peter Navarro (@RealPNavarro) July 13, 2023
The rivalry between Christie and Trump goes back several years, with the two men having a rocky relationship since Christie endorsed Trump’s presidential campaign in 2016. Trump ultimately did not choose Christie for a role in his administration following a short meeting in early 2017.
Despite being friends beforehand, with Christie playing a pivotal debate role against Sen. Marco Rubio in 2016 then immediately leaving the race, the two have traded barbs and insults since then, with Christie’s latest comments adding fuel to the fire.
“I’ll fight Donald Trump anywhere he wants, in any arena he wants — whether it’s on a debate stage, or in the octagon,” Christie told Morgan, referencing the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Trump is a well known fan of the UFC, often receiving a standing ovation when he attends fights alongside owner Dana White.
President Trump rocking the UFC with Dana White! pic.twitter.com/s2xod5JjAL
— Matt Couch (@RealMattCouch) July 9, 2023
It remains to be seen whether or not the two will ever face off in a physical altercation, but for now, their war of words continues to play out in the media.
