Chris Christie Tells Republican And Ex-White House Doctor to Shut Up About His Weight

Now, come on. The New Jersey governor can laugh it off with David Letterman, but not with this Republican physician?

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is lashing out at a former White House doctor who said she worries about the governor dying in office because he is so heavy.

Former White House physician Connie Mariano made the comment in an interview with CNN. The Scottsdale, Ariz., doctor says she’d like to see Christie run for president in 2016 but that he needs to lose weight. She worries he could have a heart attack or stroke.

The 50-year-old Republican governor said Wednesday that unless Mariano gives him a physical exam and takes his family history, “she should shut up.”

Christie joked about his weight this week with David Letterman.

Governor Christie should worry less about what others are saying and take a walk to the gym.