Real Time with Bill Maher Overtime – Episode #718: Chris Christie, Chrystia Freeland
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Feb 10, 2026 
Chrystia Freeland, Canadian deputy prime minister and international affairs veteran, and Chris Christie, blunt former New Jersey governor and commentator, join the conversation. They spar over Trump’s lawsuits and conduct, debate political polarization and civil dinners, critique leadership from local snow cleanup to renaming landmarks, and contrast Canadian and U.S. campaign tones while weighing China’s global role.
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Founders Didn't Anticipate Presidential Lawsuits
- The Constitution didn't foresee a president repeatedly suing institutions or people, so there is no explicit bar against it.
- Chris Christie highlights that today's lawsuits by a president reveal a gap the Founders never imagined.
Christie: Sued By Trump, Unapologetic
- Chris Christie recounts being sued by Donald Trump and refusing to apologize for meeting him.
- He says he still criticizes Trump harshly on the show despite the dinner and lawsuit history.
Uneven City Priorities After Snowstorm
- Chris Christie grades Mayor Adams' snowstorm response a C, noting visible snow removal but other failures.
- He points out uneven attention like cleared streets near Gracie Mansion while garbage piled elsewhere.