Chris Christie: Exactly What I Expected

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News, News Commentary, Politics, Business

4.4 • 867 Ratings

🗓️ 18 March 2025

⏱️ 47 minutes

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Summary

In this conversation, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie discusses the current state of the Trump presidency, highlighting both pleasant and unpleasant surprises. He critiques the Democrats for their lack of listening and leadership, emphasizing the need for a more centrist approach. Christie also addresses economic challenges facing the Trump administration and the Democratic Party's struggle to define its identity. The conversation touches on the importance of unequivocal support for Israel and the need to combat antisemitism, particularly on college campuses. They explore the potential for a constitutional crisis as Trump's legal battles unfold. Christie also discusses the complexities of Donald Trump's relationship with the legal system, the impact of Democratic strategies on Trump's empowerment, and the choices voters face in upcoming elections. He reflects on Joe Biden's leadership and misreading of the political landscape, while also drawing lessons from Ronald Reagan's presidency. Christie emphasizes the importance of reaching across the aisle and the need for politicians to listen to the public. He concludes by sharing his future plans and commitment to public discourse. Takeaways Trump's administration appears more organized than before. Christie criticizes the DOJ's handling of indictments. The Democrats need to listen to the public's concerns. Economic challenges could impact Trump's approval ratings. The Democratic Party lacks strong leadership and direction. Christie advocates for a centrist approach within the Democratic Party. Support for Israel is crucial for political alignment. Antisemitism on campuses needs urgent attention. University leaders must prioritize student safety. The potential for a constitutional crisis looms over Trump's legal issues. Trump respects the courts despite his rhetoric. Democrats empower Trump by labeling everything a crisis. Elections are about choices, not just referenda. Biden's leadership style may lead to Trump's return. Reagan's lessons include helping others and listening. Reagan would be baffled by current immigration rhetoric. A president willing to lead can unite the country. Christie believes in the power of persuasion in politics. Biden's misreading of the political landscape is concerning. Christie plans to take a breath before his next steps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:42.1	Everyone knows today's guest, former Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey.
0:45.6	He is one of the smartest politicians I've ever talked to.
0:50.8	Very, very direct, kind of tells it like it is, calls balls and strikes.
0:54.8	His most recent book, Bestseller, What Would Reagan Do, The Life Lessons from the Last great president, is out in paperback now. We're going to talk about the book a bunch,
0:58.3	but let's first get into it. How are you, Governor? Doing great, Donnie. How are you?
1:01.8	All right. So we're about 60 days in, I guess, to the Trump presidency. Give me pleasant
1:05.8	surprises and unpleasant surprises from your point of view. Look, I think pleasant surprises is that they seem much more organized than they were in
1:14.7	the first term.
1:16.2	They came in with a plan.
1:18.1	People are executing the plan.
1:20.6	Now, you know, on the unpleasant side, there's lots of things they're doing that I don't
1:24.8	agree with that I don't think are good for the country.
1:27.0	Such as.
1:28.2	Well, I would start with what's going on between Russia and Ukraine.
1:33.3	And I think that the president is beginning to find out that Vladimir Putin considers him weak.
1:42.0	If he was going to pitch as much as he pitched for Putin in the Oval Office with
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