Chris Christie transitions to new role during Trump's campaign against 'Hillary Clinton, or whoever'

It must have been the 137 Springsteen shows that sealed this gig for Christie.

— BT (@back_ttys) May 9, 2016

Dr. Ben Carson is assisting Donald Trump’s search for a running mate, and today the campaign announced who will help piece together a Trump administration of he wins the election in November:

Trump announces @ChrisChristie as Transition Team chair. pic.twitter.com/nXzL9O5GF6

— Nick Corasaniti (@NYTnickc) May 9, 2016

Christie, who lost his future due to decisions of subordinates he hired, in charge of shaping the Trump Adm. https://t.co/LlGtfNr3e6

— Luke Russert (@LukeRussert) May 9, 2016

So Christie is tasked with, shall we say, building a bridge between Trump and the White House.

— Sahil Kapur (@sahilkapur) May 9, 2016

In the statement announcing Christie’s new role, Trump’s campaign left a little wiggle room in case Hillary isn’t the Dem nominee:

“Against potential Democratic nominee Hilary Clinton, or whoever” https://t.co/V5XZWr3jCf

— Steph Haberman (@StephLauren) May 9, 2016

#FeelTheBern!

Do I see a future TransitionGate? https://t.co/9Rs4IzaOtL

— martyrabkin (@martyrabkin) May 9, 2016

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