Donald Trump named Chris Christie his transition chairman

Donald Trump named Gov. Chris Christie (R-N.J.) his would-be transition chairman Monday, his campaign announced. This is the latest move in the presumptive Republican presidential nominee's attempt to gear up for the general election.

"I am honored by the confidence being placed in me by Mr. Trump and look forward to putting together a first rate team to assemble an administration to help best serve the president-elect and the nation," Christie said in a statement.

The governor endorsed Trump in February, after dropping out of the race himself. There might be a lot more of this face in Christie's future.

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