Republicans need to start acknowledging Democrat Joe Biden's declaration of victory in the contested presidential election, and President Donald Trump must present evidence of voter fraud, according to former Trump transition staffer Chris Christie.
"It was so important early on to say to the president, if your base is for not conceding, if that there was voter fraud, then show us," Christie told ABC News' "This Week." "Show us.
"Because if you can't show us, we can't do this. We can't back you blindly without evidence."
Christie added there is going to be a breaking point for Republicans, including himself who has considered Trump a "friend."
"I'm hoping that more Republicans move in the direction of saying, 'not that we don't support the president,' he's been a friend of mine for 20 years, but friendship doesn't mean that you're blind," Christie said. "Friendship means that you will listen to somebody, give them their opportunity, and if they don't come forward with the proof, then it's time to move on."
Trump is not making it easy on Republicans to stay loyal amid the pending legal battles in battleground states.
"This was a very contentious election," Christie said. "You have the president sitting in the White House not acknowledging it. And I think there's lots of Republicans who are trying to feel their way around that."
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