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Donald Trump criticized Chris Christie on social media, suggesting he reopen the Bridgegate investigation after Christie criticized Trump's leadership and the Justice Department, highlighting ongoing political tensions within the Republican Party and Trump's 2024 campaign.
Former President Trump suggested reopening an investigation into Chris Christie's involvement in the 2013 Bridgegate scandal, despite Christie not being charged, and indicated he might pardon Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a prison sentence for sex trafficking. Trump also criticized Maxwell's credibility and questioned her claims about his interactions with Jeffrey Epstein, amid ongoing legal and political debates.
New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu has publicly called for Chris Christie to withdraw from the Republican presidential primary to consolidate support behind Sununu's preferred candidate, Nikki Haley. Sununu's endorsement of Haley comes as she is trailing Donald Trump in New Hampshire polls. Christie's campaign has rejected the call to drop out, emphasizing the importance of truth-telling in the race. Meanwhile, Haley has been trying to recover from a recent gaffe about the Civil War and is focusing on gaining support in early primary states. Sununu also criticized the Maine secretary of state's decision to remove Trump from the state's primary ballot, suggesting it was politically motivated.