Chris Christie Expects Trump to Sign RNC Loyalty Pledge for GOP Primary Debate

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie speaks at a town-hall-style event at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, N.H., on June 6, 2023. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is expecting former President Donald Trump to sign the loyalty pledge that the Republican National Committee (RNC) requires in order to participate in the Republican primary debates.

In an interview with ABC’s “This Week” on Aug. 13, Mr. Christie said the former president did something similar in 2016 before signing the pledge at the last minute.