The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/chris-christie/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:44:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Chris Christie | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/chris-christie/ 32 32 Touring Israel, GOP presidential candidate Christie says truce calls ‘make no sense’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/touring-israel-gop-presidential-candidate-christie-says-truce-calls-make-no-sense/ Sun, 12 Nov 2023 22:35:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3151950 Former New Jersey governor and 2024 hopeful visits kibbutz targeted in Oct. 7 Hamas attack, saying the devastation is 'something that I think the American people need to know'

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]]> Trump says he stands with Netanyahu after criticism for saying he ‘let us down’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-says-he-stands-with-netanyahu-after-criticism-for-saying-he-let-us-down/ Sat, 14 Oct 2023 09:59:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3122913 GOP presidential frontrunner makes statement after he was attacked by GOP rivals for comments which included referring to Hezbollah terror group as 'very smart'

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]]> Trump seems inescapable, but many Republicans embrace campaign discussion without him https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-seems-inescapable-but-many-republicans-embrace-campaign-discussion-without-him/ Wed, 23 Aug 2023 15:09:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3078875 Notable share of GOP primary voters want party to wrestle with its identity and choices rather than hand former president a third consecutive nomination without a fight

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]]> With Trump skipping Republican debate, other candidates seek advantage https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-trump-skipping-republican-debate-other-candidates-seek-advantage/ Wed, 23 Aug 2023 13:41:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3078762 Even without being there, former US president expected to dominate dialogue, as others wrangle for attention while trying to avoid any missteps

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]]> Chris Christie: What was Jared Kushner doing in the Mideast? Making money https://www.timesofisrael.com/chris-christie-what-was-jared-kushner-doing-in-the-mideast-making-money/ Thu, 29 Jun 2023 12:29:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3042831 Republican presidential candidate says Trump's son-in-law, who was appointed adviser on the region, was busy only building business ties

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]]> Mike Pence calls for federal ban on abortion at 15 weeks https://www.timesofisrael.com/pence-calls-for-15-week-federal-abortion-ban-at-conservative-event/ Sat, 24 Jun 2023 17:04:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3039646 On first anniversary of Dobbs decision, Republican candidates seek to differentiate themselves from Trump

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]]> Trump’s indictment adds unprecedented twist to 2024 White House race https://www.timesofisrael.com/trumps-indictment-adds-unprecedented-twist-to-2024-white-house-race/ Sat, 10 Jun 2023 13:55:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3031162 Former US president expected to seek pardon for himself if reelected; most GOP rivals rally to his side, seemingly not wanting to alienate Trump's loyal base should he drop out

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]]> A Jewish guide to Chris Christie’s presidential campaign https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-jewish-guide-to-chris-christies-presidential-campaign/ Fri, 09 Jun 2023 08:00:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3030746 The candidate has family from the faith, advanced Orthodox-friendly policies as New Jersey's governor, and feuded with Jared Kushner

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]]> Former New Jersey governor Chris Christie files paperwork for presidential run https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-new-jersey-governor-chris-christie-files-paperwork-for-presidential-run/ Tue, 06 Jun 2023 21:17:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3028929 One-time Trump ally looks to position himself as the only Republican candidate in growing field with record of grappling with former president

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]]> Trump no longer main draw, DeSantis a star, at Republican Jewish Coalition convention https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-no-longer-the-main-attraction-at-republican-jewish-coalition-convention/ Fri, 18 Nov 2022 22:54:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2877902 Ex-president to address event via Zoom after initially saying he wouldn't be able to make it; Desantis, Haley and Trump critics receive more coveted spots

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]]> In Las Vegas, Jewish Republican confab weighs one more roll of the dice on Trump https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-las-vegas-jewish-republican-confab-weighs-one-more-roll-of-the-dice-on-trump/ Sun, 07 Nov 2021 23:25:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2645114 Speakers point to victorious Virginia race where GOP candidate kept ex-president at arm's length, but also note support for Trump's Israel policies make him difficult to ignore

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]]> COVID outbreak at Chris Christie’s nephew’s bar mitzvah makes school go virtual https://www.timesofisrael.com/covid-outbreak-at-chris-christies-nephews-bar-mitzvah-makes-school-go-virtual/ Wed, 22 Sep 2021 13:39:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2620184 Mendham Township Middle School's superintendent says less than half a dozen cases were identified from the celebrations

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]]> Ex-governor Chris Christie hospitalized with coronavirus https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-governor-chris-christie-hospitalized-with-coronavirus/ Sat, 03 Oct 2020 22:34:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2400823 Trump ally says move a precaution given history of asthma, hours after announcing diagnosis, as virus spreads through halls of power

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]]> In mock trial, Dershowitz to defend Bible figures from child trafficking charge https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-mock-trial-dershowitz-to-defend-bible-figures-from-child-trafficking-charge/ Tue, 13 Aug 2019 20:54:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2129772 Against backdrop of Epstein scandal, celebrity lawyer will represent brothers of biblical Joseph at New York’s Temple Emanu-El event in November

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]]> 5 takeaways from Chris Christie’s epic takedown of Jared Kushner https://www.timesofisrael.com/5-takeaways-from-chris-christies-epic-takedown-of-jared-kushner/ Wed, 30 Jan 2019 23:11:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2009661 'Let Me Finish,' the book just released by the former New Jersey governor, is one part love letter to Trump, nine parts score-settling

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