He was actually self serving... “His point was since Donald isn’t on the ballot it’s a loser.... But if Donald Trump runs in 2024, then I will use it to beat him in the Primary...”. Sorry FATSO you will get less votes than Kamala Harris did in the Primary.
Alternatively, is it possible that Christie is the designated Trump opposition?
There must be some Republican primary opposition in order to allow Trump to make reportable news.