President Trump has threatened to initiate a criminal investigation concerning the 2013 “Bridgegate” scandal involving former New Jersey governor Chris Christie.
He suggested looking into his once trusted associate for “criminal acts” especially after former national security adviser John Bolton criticized the FBI shortly after Trump mentioned his indifference about distancing himself from federal investigations.
“I just saw the ABC Fake News interview, which had a rating that challenged their own ‘news’ show with ‘George Slo Padpolus,'” Trump posted on True Social on Sunday.
“Can everyone believe what sloppy Chris says? Remember how he deceived everyone about the dangerous and fatal closure of the George Washington Bridge?”
Trump continued, “Chris refused to accept responsibility for these criminal acts. For justice, maybe we should take another look at that serious situation?”
No one is above the law! ” Trump asserted, echoing words from his FBI manager Kash Patel after Bolton’s recent comments.
Republican Christie has consistently denied any involvement in the “Bridgegate” affair, which became infamous for the severe traffic delays it caused.
Nonetheless, two of his associates were found guilty in 2013 for orchestrating lane closures on the George Washington Bridge to retaliate against the Democratic mayor of Fort Lee for not supporting Christie’s re-election campaign.
The Supreme Court overturned the convictions of these aides in 2020, ruling that their actions did not breach federal law despite the evident misconduct.
Trump’s remarks about investigating Christie relate to recent federal efforts to gather evidence concerning the alleged theft of sensitive national security documents from critics of Trump, following agents raiding Bolton’s offices in Maryland and DC last Friday.
Bolton has emerged as one of the most vocal former Trump administration officials who publicly reproached his ex-boss in various media appearances.
