Coverage dated August 8, 2023

Chris Christie dares Trump to say "fat pig" jab to his face

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Trump used the "fat pig" term while seemingly feigning disapproval of the remark from the crowd during a campaign event in New Hampshire on Tuesday.

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BizPac Review
‘Don’t call him a fat pig’: Trump fires back at Christie in battle of savage barbs (opens BizPac Review)
Published Aug 8, 2023
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Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie has received media saturation coverage with his near-daily appearances to wage his attacks on former President Donald J. Trump and the current […]
The Daily Dot
'Say it to my face': Chris Christie demands Trump call him a 'fat pig' in person after Trump denies calling him a 'fat pig' (opens The Daily Dot)
Published Aug 8, 2023
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Donald Trump denied calling Chris Christie 'a fat pig' Tuesday night after the supposed comment drew uproar from opponents online.
Washington Times
Chris Christie dares Trump to mock his weight to his face (opens Washington Times)
Published Aug 8, 2023
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Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie hit back at former President Donald Trump Tuesday after both delivered remarks to New Hampshire voters at separate events and Mr. Trump referred to a “fat pig” line.
Fox News
Trump says his response to Christie ‘fat pig’ remark was ‘extremely respectful’ (opens Fox News)
Published Aug 8, 2023
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Former President Trump said Tuesday that his response to an audience member who called 2024 Republican candidate Chris Christie a "fat pig" was "extremely respectful."
Newsweek
Chris Christie dares Trump to say "fat pig" jab to his face (opens Newsweek)
Published Aug 8, 2023
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Trump used the "fat pig" term while seemingly feigning disapproval of the remark from the crowd during a campaign event in New Hampshire on Tuesday.
PJ Media
Trump Rebukes Supporter Who Called Chris Christie 'a Fat Pig': 'That's Very Disrespectful' (opens PJ Media)
Published Aug 8, 2023
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Former President Donald Trump was speaking at a rally for veterans in New Hampshire when one of his supporters decided to call GOP presidential candidate Chris Christie “a fat pig.”...