What's happened
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie admits to making a mistake in endorsing Donald Trump for president.
Why it matters
This story is significant as it reveals a prominent Republican figure's change of stance on Donald Trump, potentially influencing voters' perceptions and the ongoing Republican presidential race.
What the papers say
The New York Times and The Independent emphasize the pressure on Christie to drop out of the presidential race, while The Independent and NY Post highlight the endorsement of Nikki Haley as a preferred candidate. The NY Post and Axios focus on Christie's admission of mistake in endorsing Trump, with the NY Post also highlighting his criticism of Nikki Haley's ambition to be Trump's running mate.
How we got here
The story has been developing over the past few weeks, with pressure mounting on Chris Christie to drop out of the presidential race and endorsements for Nikki Haley as a preferred candidate.
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