Chris christie fast facts

Earns a reputation for being tough on corruption. November 3, - Defeats Democrat Jon Corzine, winning the election for governor. May 7, - Christie reveals to the New York Post that he secretly underwent lap-band surgery for the sake of his wife and kids. November 5, - Wins reelection. November 21, - Becomes the chairman of the Republican Governors Association.

The scandal is dubbed Bridgegate. June 30, - Formally announces he is running for the Republican presidential nomination during a speech in Livingston, New Jersey.

How much does chris christie weight

February 10, - Announces that he is suspending his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination. May 9, - Trump announces that Christie will lead his presidential transition team, serving as chairman of the group tasked with finding candidates for jobs in a potential Trump administration. March 29, - Trump announces that Christie has been tapped to chair a commission that will seek ways to address the opioid crisis.

Baroni is sentenced to two years in prison while Kelly is initially sentenced to 18 months behind bars.