Former Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said he "lives in" Donald Trump's head and claimed that is the reason the former president attacked him following last night's Republican presidential debate,

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' aggressive start in the second Republican presidential debate was among its key moments

If you keep doing that, no one up here’s gonna call you Donald Trump anymore. You’re gonna be Donald Duck,” Christie jabbed.

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie sparred on abortion policy during the 2024 election Republican primary debate on Wednesday night in California.

By Tim Reid and Joseph Ax SIMI VALLEY, California (Reuters) -Florida Governor Ron DeSantis called Donald Trump "missing in action" for skipping Wednesday's second Republican presidential debate, where he and a half-dozen others sought a breakout moment that could weaken the former president's commanding hold on the primary contest.

That Chris Christie would go after the former president was a given. That Ron DeSantis would was more noteworthy.

On Wednesday night, with his campaign in the doldrums and with time and options running out, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sharpened his approach.

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