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New Jersey governor was replaced as head of President-elect Donald
Trump's transition team on Friday by Vice President-elect Mike Pence.
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Donald Trump casts Chris Christie aside as he starts assembling cabinet
The New Jersey governor was replaced as head of President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team on Friday by Vice President-elect Mike Pence.
Christie — who came off the campaign trail for Trump after two of his aides were convicted of a political revenge scheme against one of his foes — was reduced to a “vice-chair” of the transition, along with former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson, retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions and former mayor Rudy Giuliani.
While Christie has been sidelined, another tri-state Trump loyalist is positioned for a big gig.
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In a statement, Trump said Pence would “build on the initial work” done by Christie.
He also announced an “executive committee” for the transition that includes three of his children — Don Jr., Eric and Ivanka — and Ivanka’s husband, Jared Kushner.
Their inclusion raises questions about the role the Trump family will play in the White House — and his ability to cut ties with his family business.
Trump had done little transition planning — many in his campaign didn't think he would win, and he was reportedly superstitious, believing that to begin measuring the drapes would jinx a win.
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Also on the committee are moneyman Anthony Scaramucci and PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel, who funded the Hulk Hogan lawsuit that sank the news and gossip website Gawker.
There may be more to come. Former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski was spotted at Trump Tower, and resigned his commentating gig at CNN on Friday.
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