#TrumpGate? Trump hires ex-Christie aide fired during Bridgegate scandal

Trump did what now?

The Trump campaign hires a former Christie aide who was fired amid the Bridgegate scandal https://t.co/HgqGwGoL34 pic.twitter.com/llOyMri6ZY

— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) August 26, 2016

This is sort of an odd choice, even for the Trump campaign.

Of course Trump has been talking less about walls and more about building bridges so maybe … nah.

Fired by Christie for role in Bridgegate, hired by Trump for job in prez campaign: https://t.co/NUEm36KpOY

— Michael Barbaro (@mikiebarb) August 26, 2016

Did Trump ever give Christie a job?

Trump Campaign Continues Mesmerizing Hiring Choices Adding Aide Linked to Bridgegate https://t.co/h64wPASHbC… pic.twitter.com/FCtF2D95J6

— Dejban Law (@dejbanlaw) August 26, 2016

Well then.

He only hires the best people.

Stepien, "whose role in the Bridgegate scandal led to his firing", joins Trump Campaign as national field director: https://t.co/sRCK9uTiED

— Michi (@cbn2) August 26, 2016

Is this what they call “extreme vetting?” Hrm.

Go back eight months or so …

"He totally knew about it." – Trump on Christie and GWB scheme, 12/7/15 https://t.co/HGGeOSSDlw

— Steve Kornacki (@SteveKornacki) August 26, 2016

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, craziest election ever.