US Politics

Christie withdraws from US presidential race in bid to thwart Trump

Christie did not immediately endorse any of rivals, whom he has criticised throughout the campaign for failing to directly target Donal Trump

Former Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie pictured speaking during a primary debate last month

Former New Jersey governor Chris Christie has ended his Republican presidential bid, just days before the opening caucuses in Iowa.

Christie told supporters at a New Hampshire town hall meeting on Wednesday he had come to the conclusion that he had no pathway to victory.

“Campaigns are run to win. That’s why we do them,” he said. “It’s clear to me tonight that there isn’t a path for me to win the nomination.”

He has ...