A campaign ad released by the Tell It Like It Is PAC, affiliated with GOP presidential candidate Chris Christie, criticizes former President Trump for his praise of Iran-backed Hezbollah. The ad features Christie’s strong condemnation of Trump’s comments, emphasizing his use of the term “fool” to describe the former president.
The video includes a clip of Trump’s speech in which he referred to Hezbollah as “very smart.” Christie asserts that only a fool would make such comments, as they could provide aid and comfort to Israel’s adversary.
The ad further underscores Christie’s belief that Trump is unfit for the presidency and questions his suitability for the role. Other GOP presidential candidates, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former Vice President Pence, have also criticized Trump’s remarks on Hezbollah.
The Trump campaign has attempted to clarify the remarks, suggesting that Trump was highlighting the incompetence of the Biden administration rather than praising Hezbollah. Tensions between Hezbollah and Israel have escalated following Hamas’s attack on Israel, with both sides engaged in hostilities. The U.S. has designated both Hezbollah and Hamas as terrorist organizations.
