Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is set to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. The announcement is anticipated at a town hall event in New Hampshire.

Christie’s campaign was marked by strong opposition to former President Donald Trump.

Amid increasing pressure to step aside for a more competitive contender against Trump, Christie is stepping down. Recent polls show former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley as the leading candidate behind Trump.
Christie formally launched his 2024 presidential campaign in June 2023 in New Hampshire seeking the Republican Party nomination. His campaign was characterized by a strong focus of criticizing Trump, positioning himself as a significant anti-Trump figure within the Republican primaries.

Christie pledged not to support Trump if he became the nominee, criticizing him for the under-performance of Trump-endorsed candidates in the 2022 midterm elections and for his handling of government documents.

Christie participated in multiple Republican presidential primary debates, where he was one of the more active participants​​.