"Chris Christie's Bold Critique of Trump Sets Stage for High-Stakes GOP Debate"

Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie criticizes former President Donald Trump, calling him a "liar" and a "coward" in response to Trump's speech defending himself against charges in the special counsel's investigation. Christie argues that Trump should resolve the indictment before the 2024 election, emphasizing the need for clarity for voters. Trump, who faces multiple indictments, including one related to the mishandling of classified material, has hinted at the possibility of skipping the first GOP primary debate. Christie, on the other hand, claims to have met the donor threshold to qualify for the debate and asserts that his campaign will be waiting for Trump.