As Twitchy reported, longtime Christie ally David Wildstein has pled guilty for his role in 2013’s “Bridgegate” scandal. This afternoon, Christie responded to the news on Twitter:
Today's charges make clear that what I've said from day one is true.
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) May 1, 2015
I had no knowledge or involvement in the planning or execution of this act.
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) May 1, 2015
The moment I first learned of this unacceptable behavior I took action, firing staff believed to be accountable…(cont.)
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) May 1, 2015
…calling for an outside investigation and agreeing to fully cooperate with all appropriate investigations, which I have done.
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) May 1, 2015
Now 15 months later it is time to let the justice system do its job.
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) May 1, 2015
Meanwhile, many tweeters don’t seem to believe he’s sincere:
https://twitter.com/MightyScribe/status/594211166051676160
https://twitter.com/Alec0531/status/594211966085943296
https://twitter.com/jcgifford/status/594212011292102656
@GovChristie @PoIiticalLine Can't help but notice your tweet does not exclude knowledge of a cover-up; what say you to that, sir?
— Vic Livingston (@scrivener50) May 1, 2015
Nice try @GovChristie. At best you can't be trusted to choose staff. At your worst you're GUILTY! #Bridgegate #lose
— Jennifer Marsh (@Jencohn201) May 1, 2015
https://twitter.com/jimmystagger/status/594210481281306624
@GovChristie Do you really think that anyone believes you? Honestly, do you think anyone is buying this B.S.?
— Eric C-G (@E11JAM) May 1, 2015
@GovChristie @TheBlazeNOW you don't really think anyone believes you do you???
— MrMeatnuggets (@MrMeatnuggets) May 1, 2015
https://twitter.com/WilliamHeater/status/594211265289048065
Nobody believes you. Just so we’re all clear. https://t.co/YryJEydRYo
— Jason Karsh (@jkarsh) May 1, 2015
And if you believe that, @GovChristie has a bridge he'd like to sell you.
— Devin (@devbost) May 1, 2015
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with additional tweets.
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