Former Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie criticized Vice President Kamala Harris surrogate Mark Cuban for his recent controversial remark about women associated with former President Trump. Christie labeled Cuban's comment as 'really stupid' and criticized him for not thinking before speaking.
In a recent interview, Cuban stated, 'You never see [Trump] around strong, intelligent women ever,' sparking backlash. Cuban later clarified his statement, emphasizing that he knows many intelligent women who support Trump and that his comment was not meant to insult female voters.
Christie expressed his disapproval of Cuban's remark, highlighting the importance of caution in the final days leading up to the election. He emphasized that comments made by surrogates may not significantly impact undecided voters at this stage.
Despite co-hosts defending Cuban's intelligence and success, Christie stood by his criticism, stating that Cuban should have been more mindful of his words given the context of the presidential race.
Christie also addressed the broader impact of surrogate comments, noting that the focus should be on the substance of the candidates' speeches. He praised Vice President Harris for delivering what he considered her best campaign speech at the Ellipse.
Cuban later attempted to clarify his statement on social media, explaining that his comments were specific to Trump's response to challenges from advisers and were not intended to disparage female voters. He reiterated that he knows and respects many strong and intelligent women who support Trump.
In conclusion, Christie's criticism of Cuban's remark underscores the sensitivity of political discourse in the final days of an election. While surrogates play a role in shaping public perception, Christie emphasized that the candidates' own speeches hold greater significance in influencing voters' decisions.
