Trump Threatens Bridgegate Investigation Against Former Governor Christie

President Donald Trump threatened to reopen an investigation into former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie concerning the 2013 'Bridgegate' scandal after Christie criticized him on ABC's This Week. Trump accused Christie of lying about the George Washington Bridge lane closures to avoid prison, while sacrificing others, including a young mother who faced charges. Christie, once a close Trump ally and leader of his 2016 transition team, has become one of Trump's most outspoken Republican critics during the 2024 primary. Christie questioned the credibility of Ghislaine Maxwell's recent praise of Trump, noting her imprisoned status and potential motive to seek favor with the president. The Supreme Court had overturned the convictions of Christie's aides related to Bridgegate, and Christie himself was never charged due to insufficient evidence of his knowledge or involvement. Trump's renewed threats follow recent FBI actions targeting other Trump critics, highlighting escalating tensions within Republican ranks.