In the grand theater of politics, some stories unfold with a farcical twist that would rival any Saturday night standup set. Enter Chris Christie, former New Jersey governor, and his quixotic crusade against RFK Jr., an outspoken advocate of public health reform. Christie, it seems, has taken issue with RFK Jr.’s appointment and subsequent actions, labeling them as foolish and unworthy. But the irony here is as thick as a slice of New York cheesecake.

For those not in the loop, Chris Christie has made quite a name for himself criticizing others, often with the finesse of a bulldozer at a flower show. His latest target, RFK Jr., has drawn his ire simply by advocating for health improvements. Christie argues fervently that the health system needs different leadership, all while finding himself in the crosshairs of public ridicule for his less-than-athletic physique. After all, criticizing someone about health when one’s own health isn’t exactly a picture of perfection is like having the pot calling the kettle black.

As the public can’t help but notice, health critiques might be better delivered by someone with a less controversial history on the subject. While RFK Jr. passionately speaks on public health and attempts to address America’s chronic disease issues, Christie seems more interested in the theater of attack.

With all eyes on this battle of words, one has to ask: where does this leave the health debate? It’s certainly shifted the focus, if only for a moment, from serious policy discussions to a spectacle of who can best outdo the other in irony. The stage is set, the spotlight shines brightly, and as the nation waits for the next act, one thing is clear: the comedy of errors in politics persists, with Chris Christie playing his part to perfection.