Fox News host John Roberts has apologized after making an on-air comment about the weight of 2024 Republican presidential hopeful Chris Christie.
During America Reports Tuesday, Roberts used a metaphor to describe the growing field hoping to win the Republican nomination. He claimed there were two milkshakes, one featuring Donald Trump, and the other with everyone else.
“Now we’re gonna have Chris Christie’s straw in there,” said Roberts. “Judging by Chris Christie’s physical stature, he could drink a lot of that milkshake if he wanted to.”
Later in the program, Roberts apologized directly to Christie for the remarks.
“Before we go on, I just wanted to take a moment to address something, because I really do feel terrible about it,” Roberts admitted.
“Earlier on the show, I was making an analogy to describe the Republican voting pool, I made a comment that I meant to be light-hearted but immediately realized was hurtful toward Gov. Chris Christie. I should not have said what I said. I deeply regret it and I sincerely apologize to the governor.”
