Chris Christie Calls Ramaswamy ‘Most Obnoxious Blowhard in America’ at Debate

Former New Jersey governor Chris Christie slammed Vivek Ramaswamy after the biotech entrepreneur attacked former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley over her opinion on U.S. support for Ukraine.

"We're now 25 minutes into this debate and he has insulted Nikki Haley's basic intelligence, not her positions," Christie said. "Look, if you want to disagree on issues, that's fine, and Nikki and I disagree on some issues."

Christie added: "This is a smart, accomplished woman and you should stop attacking her."

Christie also called Ramaswamy "the most obnoxious blowhard in America," adding "So shut up!"

Ramaswamy dismissed Christie's comments, accusing both the former New Jersey governor and Haley of "intellectual fraud" for touting their foreign policy expertise.

"Walk yourself off that stage, enjoy a nice meal and get out of this race," Ramaswamy told Christie in response.