Chris Christie, born Christopher James Christie on September 6, 1962, is an American politician, former federal prosecutor, and political commentator. He is a member of the [Republican Party](https://doctorparadox.net/the-gop-is-3-cults-in-a-trenchcoat/) and gained national prominence during his two terms as the Governor of New Jersey, serving from 2010 to 2018. Raised in Livingston, New Jersey, Christie graduated from the University of Delaware and earned a J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law. He began his career as a lawyer and entered politics in the 1990s. In 2001, President [[George W. Bush]] appointed Christie as the United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey, a position he held until 2008. In 2009, Christie ran for Governor of New Jersey, defeating incumbent Democrat Jon Corzine in a closely watched race. As governor, he gained a reputation for his brash, no-nonsense style and his willingness to work across party lines, particularly in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in 2012. He was re-elected in 2013 with a significant margin. ## Trump administration role Christie made a bid for the Republican nomination in the [2016 presidential election](https://doctorparadox.net/category/politics/2016-election/) but was unable to gain traction, eventually dropping out and endorsing [[Donald Trump]]. He went on to serve as the head of Trump's transition team, but his relationship with the Trump administration appeared to wane over time. In recent years, Christie has come out against Trump, criticizing his actions and the direction of the Republican Party under his leadership. Christie's sincerity in these criticisms has been debated among political observers, with some questioning whether his change in stance is genuine or politically motivated. Since leaving office, Christie has worked as a political commentator and analyst for various media outlets, including ABC News. He has also authored several books, including "Let Me Finish: Trump, the Kushners, Bannon, New Jersey, and the Power of In-Your-Face Politics," which offers an insider's account of his time working with Trump and his administration. See also: [[Steve Bannon]], [2024 Election](https://doctorparadox.net/category/politics/2024-election/)