In a surprising turn of events, Chris Christie is expected to suspend his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination. The announcement is set to take place at an event in Wyndham, New Hampshire, just moments from now. This decision comes less than 24 hours after Christie vehemently denied rumors of dropping out of the race, calling them lies. However, a source familiar with the situation has confirmed that Christie plans to suspend his campaign.
Christie, who had been actively campaigning in New Hampshire and had even launched his campaign in the state, had previously stated that his goal was to finish second or a strong third in the New Hampshire primary. It is unclear what prompted the sudden change in his strategy. A recent poll showed a widening gap between him and frontrunner Donald Trump, as well as a narrowing gap between Nikki Haley and Trump. Whether these factors influenced his decision remains to be seen.
