Free Chris Christie: The Donald’s Super Tuesday win trumped by NJ governor’s face
Although Donald Trump celebrated a big win on Super Tuesday, he nearly lost the spotlight to a former rival. Chris Christie’s appearance on stage during Trump’s speech sent social media all atwitter over the New Jersey governor’s bewildered expression.
Christie looks almost mesmerized standing behind #DonaldTrump
— Ed Schultz (@NewswithEd) March 2, 2016
tonight https://t.co/oVnqTybIqPpic.twitter.com/CGtyt7PDaz
People rushed to Twitter and Facebook to mock Christie’s awkward facial expression as he stood behind the Republican front-runner. They just could not stop talking about the New Jersey governor, which turned him into a trending topic on Twitter.
Dead-Eyed Chris Christie Behind Donald Trump Is All Of Us https://t.co/JhHmNFPhsW#haters#loserspic.twitter.com/tnnHsdzlJi
— Gothamist (@Gothamist) March 2, 2016
Did #DonaldTrump find his Joe Biden in #ChrisChristie? pic.twitter.com/sBZyA2a8RQ
— Alexander Rubinstein (@AlexR_DC) March 2, 2016
While some suggested that Christie was reflecting on making a serious mistake…
And then Chris Christie realized he had made a terrible, terrible mistake. 😂😂😂 #SuperTuesdayhttps://t.co/34JEIOcN80
— Jeff Barrett (@BarrettAll) March 2, 2016
Others thought that he might have had an inner monologue going on…
I would pay at least $29.99 for an in-app purchase of Chris Christie internal monologue subtitling. pic.twitter.com/8jzW5CGh5q
— Tony Webster (@webster) March 2, 2016
Many questioned what Christie might have been thinking, sharing their guesses with #Christiethoughts hashtag.
I think #ChrisChristie just realized #Trump isn't going to name him VP... pic.twitter.com/hWTeozxnf1
— JamesFromTheInternet (@JamesFTInternet) March 2, 2016
"I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and gosh darn it, people like me." #ChristiesThoughts
— Julie Baker (@michgirlindc) March 2, 2016
"Fame, I'm gonna live forever! I'm gonna learn how to fly... HIGH!" #ChristiesThoughtspic.twitter.com/kp6RYtJudF
— Wonder Man (@wondermann5) March 2, 2016
What was #ChrisChristie thinking? Was he wondering what was for dinner? #ChristieFace#ChristiesThoughtspic.twitter.com/UFbeTm5rec
— Curtis Sliwa (@CurtisSliwa) March 2, 2016
Was the New Jersey governor about to burst into tears of regret over endorsing Trump last week?
I’m serious Christie looks on the verge of tears. I don’t think he regrets anything I just think he wonders if he sold out too cheap.
— Ana Marie Cox (@anamariecox) March 2, 2016
Chris Christie on verge of some kind of tears or rage, hard to tell. Stand back. Emotions on edge. #SuperTuesday
— Sarah Reese Jones (@srjones66) March 2, 2016
Is Chris Christie fighting back tears?
— Justin (@Yale13) March 2, 2016
Many observers even started worrying that Trump took Christie hostage.
I think #ChrisChristie is being held hostage by #DonaldTrump and is signaling for help by blinking. pic.twitter.com/JmQ2elpeUp
— Cameron Ridle (@CameronRidle) March 2, 2016
@Gawker@Clarknt67 Throw a sock at Chris Christie pic.twitter.com/vuTbtUrzB6
— Personal Shoplifter (@pshoplifter) March 2, 2016
Chris Christie, blink twice if you need help https://t.co/F5jOMC57kfpic.twitter.com/epFy3JkMEN
— Gawker (@Gawker) March 2, 2016
Soon the hashtag #FreeChrisChristie took off
I think we need to start a #gofundme page to get #chrischristy the hell out... #freechrischristiepic.twitter.com/D9cMnylg9G
— Michael W. Silvia (@wvshrk) March 2, 2016
We all, all Americans, must band together to #FreeChrisChristie.
— santagati. (@santagati) March 2, 2016
Pop quiz: New York billionaire takes New Jersey governor hostage. What do you do. WHAT DO YOU DO? #freechrischristiepic.twitter.com/ucXKPfk7jh
— Anthony Zurcher (@awzurcher) March 2, 2016
Of course, some thought the heavyset governor was just hungry...
@NewswithEd@RT_Americapic.twitter.com/VtHqil1wsK
— Grink (@Grink) March 2, 2016
@NewswithEd@RT_America I imagine he sees the back of Trump's head as a golden brown dinner roll sweating with butter.
— Jef Leppard (@SnackWrapMafia) March 2, 2016
@NewswithEd@marieann66 - He's thinking of what he gets for his 'work:' pic.twitter.com/j8u9g0xHNd
— Pesky Jski (@PeskyJski) March 2, 2016
Whether or not Christie was indeed concerned about something while on stage in Florida, his endorsement of Trump has really landed him in hot water back in his home state.
READ MORE: ‘We’re fed up’: 6 New Jersey newspapers call for Gov. Christie to step down
On Tuesday, six newspapers released a joint editorial accusing the governor of neglecting his constituents and demanding he step down because "New Jersey needs someone whose full attention is devoted to making life better.”
"We’re disgusted with his endorsement of Donald Trump after he spent months on the campaign trail trashing him, calling him unqualified by temperament and experience to be president,” the editorial reads.
