There are reasons that some of us aren't former NJ Governor Chris Christie stans, even as he rips into Donald Trump daily. It's because he's part of the reason that Trump became President. After Trump defeated Christie, the former New Jersey Governor helped run Trump's debate prep. There are many other reasons, too, but we'll put that aside to revel in his rapid-fire takedowns. Christie told a crowd in Florida about DeSantis' response after a high school student asked about his thoughts on the Jan.