"The View" co-host Joy Behar bluntly told former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie to "shut up" during Wednesday's episode after he refused to explicitly endorse Vice President Kamala Harris following the debate with former President Donald Trump.
Joy Behar, a renowned co-host of "The View," exhibited her characteristically blunt demeanor during Wednesday's episode when she uttered a direct and forceful command to former Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie: "shut up." Christie had been evading explicit support for Vice President Kamala Harris after the debate between her and former President Donald Trump, prompting Behar's vocal response.
Joy Behar's Blunt Advice to Undecided Chris Christie: 'Shut Up'
"You think you're going to vote for her now?" co-host Sunny Hostin inquired, to which Christie replied, "I'm still an undecided voter." Behar's response was swift and emphatic: "Oh shut up," she exclaimed, followed by "stop it" and audible booing.
The incident serves as the latest in a series of confrontations between Christie and the "The View" hosts regarding his refusal to endorse President Biden during the previous election cycle. On July 19th, Christie stated his intention to cast his vote down ballot without endorsing Trump or Biden, a stance that drew criticism from the hosts.
Joy Behar's Blunt Advice to Undecided Chris Christie: 'Shut Up'
"But you have to vote!" Behar exclaimed during the July exchange with Christie. "No, I’m gonna vote down ticket. I don’t have to vote [for president], no!" Christie asserted, holding firm to his立场.
Despite the past tension, Christie joined the "The View" hosts on Wednesday to participate in a discussion on the Harris-Trump debate, which he believed Harris emerged victorious. While Christie advised Harris against a second debate with Trump, citing potential risks for Trump's improvement, he also offered suggestions for Harris to enhance her credibility.
Joy Behar's Blunt Advice to Undecided Chris Christie: 'Shut Up'
"The American people are forgiving people and they’re understanding people, so there were some mistakes made in the Biden administration. She should admit to them and say she’s going to do better," he proposed, referencing the Afghanistan withdrawal as an example.
Christie emphasized the potential benefits of Harris acknowledging errors and adapting her positions for the sake of national unity. "When you talk about changing positions on certain issues, the way I would hope she would address it would be to say, ‘You know what? I will change some of my positions if that helps me bring the country together. If it helps me bring people together.’" he explained.
The exchange between Behar and Christie reflects the ongoing debate on political endorsements and the potential impact of refusing to endorse candidates. In the context of the Harris-Trump debate, Christie's stance has drawn criticism from those who believe he should take a clearer position. While Christie maintains his indecision, "The View" hosts continue to press him to declare his support.
