Christie criticizes DeSantis for skipping Biden meeting during hurricane damage survey

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie criticized Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for prioritizing politics over his job after DeSantis declined to meet with President Joe Biden during his visit to survey hurricane damage caused by Hurricane Idalia. Christie, who greeted then-President Barack Obama after Hurricane Sandy in 2012, praised Senator Rick Scott for stepping in to meet with Biden. DeSantis' office cited security preparations and recovery efforts as reasons for not meeting with the president. Christie defended his own actions, stating that his obligation was to the people of New Jersey and that the state was able to rebuild quickly after Hurricane Sandy.