The former governor expressed skepticism over the necessity of the indictment in Manhattan, but also derided Trump's attacks against the investigation.
, Christie took a less defensive stance than many of his GOP colleagues about the indictment. Christie, who was once a staunch ally of Trump, is best known for serving as the governor of New Jersey from 2010 to 2018, and for his failed 2016 presidential bid. He is also suspected to be planningResponding to a question about his silence on the indictment from host George Stephanopoulos, Christie said he wants to see the contents of the indictment first, which remain sealed.
Former President Donald Trump and former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie are seen. Christie on Sunday weighed in and the recent indictment of Trump in Manhattan."I'd like to read it first," Christie said."One thing I found really amazing on both sides of this, is that people are willing to comment on the efficacy of an indictment before [they've] even read it. Having done this for seven years, I feel like you should at least do that.
Christie did say that he questioned Bragg's pursuit of the seven-year-old case against Trump and whether or not it served the safety of people in Manhattan, given his limited prosecutorial resources. He also, conversely, dismissed Trump's rhetoric in response to the indictment. "All this bravado from the Trump camp is bologna," Christie added."He's going to be charged officially on Tuesday. He's going to have to be mugshotted, fingerprinted and he's going to“All this bravado from the Trump camp is bologna. He’s going to be charged officially on Tuesday.
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