Former New Jersey governor and longtime Trump critic Chris Christie has urged the GOP presidential nominee to steer the party in a 'new direction' in the aftermath of Saturday's assassination attempt. Christie's guest essay, published on Tuesday, emphasizes the need for Republicans to progress and for former President Trump to exhibit a willingness to change.
In his essay, Christie implores Trump to show a commitment to transformation not only in communication but also in actions. He believes that this pivotal moment can affirm that the nation transcends any political affiliation, provided there is a collective effort towards it.
Christie highlights that Trump has the chance to curb the more negative rhetorical tendencies within the Republican Party during the upcoming convention. By doing so, Trump could guide the party and its leadership towards a fresh trajectory following the recent assassination attempt against him.
The former governor argues that the use of harsh and divisive language has led to a state of gridlock in Congress, along with instances of impeachments and endless, fruitless congressional hearings. He asserts that this trend has contributed to a 'catastrophization' of politics and electoral processes.
