Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie opened the second GOP primary debate by taking shots at former President Donald Trump. Minutes after the debate began on Wednesday, Christie was asked if Trump's populism was to blame for a possible government shutdown.

Chris Christie called out Donald Trump for skipping the second GOP presidential debate, saying he was “afraid” to face his rivals. The former New Jersey governor addressed Mr Trump directly. "You're ducking these

Former President Donald Trump was denounced by his Republican opponents Wednesday night for failing to show up on the debate stage and defend his record.

Chris Christie attempted to mock former president Donald Trump by awkwardly quoting Taylor Swift ― and like his presidential ambitions, it isn’t getting much support. On Wednesday, Christie attempted to pull a “Swift” one on Trump in advance of a GOP presidential debate that the former president is ignoring.

Seven presidential hopefuls took the stage Wednesday night for the second Republican Debate, including former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.

Former President Donald Trump was called out by former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) for skipping the second Republican debate.