Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has accused fellow Republicans of publicly praising President Donald Trump while privately criticizing him behind closed doors. During an appearance on HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher, Christie revealed that many GOP members approach him privately to express agreement with his anti-Trump stance, only to reverse course when speaking to the media.

Christie described a pattern where Republican colleagues would tell him in private settings like the ABC green room that Trump is 'nuts' and that they fully agree with Christie's public criticism. Yet these same individuals would then appear on camera declaring Trump 'the greatest president since Abraham Lincoln.' This hypocrisy extends to their explanations, with Christie noting they claim they 'have to do that' despite not meaning their public praise.

The revelations highlight deep divisions within the Republican Party as Trump continues to dominate its political landscape. Christie's comments suggest a significant gap between private sentiments and public statements among GOP leaders, potentially indicating growing unease with Trump's influence even among those who maintain public loyalty.