Former Governor Chris Christie faced a chorus of boos at a GOP event when he expressed his disappointment with Donald Trump, highlighting that the former president had failed to take responsibility for his mistakes. Christie emphasized that this lack of accountability was indicative of a failure in leadership.

Chris Christie, a potential Republican presidential candidate, criticized former President Donald Trump during a conference in Washington, D.C. Speaking at the Faith & Freedom Coalition conference, Christie warned against leaders who refuse to take responsibility for their mistakes. He accused Trump of letting the country down and failing to exhibit true leadership. Christie highlighted how Trump belittled and name-called him for disagreeing with him.

While Christie received applause for being the first candidate to endorse Trump in 2016, his criticism of the former president quickly led to intense booing from the crowd. He emphasized that loving Trump despite his behavior makes the country smaller. Christie’s remarks contrasted with other Republicans at the conference who avoided directly mentioning Trump, as the former president was scheduled to speak at the event the following day. Christie and former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson are among the few GOP primary candidates who consistently challenge Trump.

Trump remains a prominent figure in the Republican Party, maintaining a significant base of support despite some Republicans expressing the need for the party to move forward. However, as Trump faces mounting legal issues, other Republican presidential hopefuls see an opportunity to distinguish themselves from him.