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TRENTON, N.J. — Former New Jersey governor Chris Christie was stopped from cutting past a security checkpoint at Newark Liberty International Airport on Thursday, with Christie eventually getting in line with other passengers.
Christie — still accompanied by a member of a State Police protection detail, even though his tenure as governor ended Tuesday — attempted to enter through a VIP access area the former governor had used for eight years, located near the exit of the restricted area of Terminal B.
A law enforcement official familiar with the encounter told the Associated Press that a Port Authority airport police officer and a Transportation Security Administration officer directed them to the regular screening line for all passengers. The incident was first reported by CBS New York.
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The Port Authority also operates the George Washington Bridge, where the Bridgegate political payback scheme was orchestrated by Christie associates in 2013. The Republican has maintained he had no knowledge of the episode and he wasn't charged. A conspiracy trial in federal court resulted in three convictions in 2016.
In July, Christie spoke about not feeling the need to apologize for vacationing on a beach closed to the public during the state government shutdown.
Christie still has access to taxpayer-funded security because New Jersey ex-governors are allowed one state trooper to accompany them for six months after they leave office. Christie handed power over to Democrat Phil Murphy at noon Tuesday.
Christie on Twitter later Thursday disputed accounts of what happened at the airport.
Absolutely false story about my travel today. NJSP security detail & I were led to one entrance in the airport by PAPD officer. TSA informed PAPD and NJSP that this was the wrong way to enter and directed us to another entrance where I was screened & admitted to the airport(1/2)
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) January 18, 2018
Neither option was the way I entered airport as Governor(wrong in the story) and PAPD officer never denied me entry at either place (also wrong in story). He was a gentleman assisting my security detail. When he got the right info he took me to the right place. Pure fiction.(2/2)
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) January 18, 2018
“Absolutely false story about my travel today,” he tweeted. “(New Jersey State Police) security detail & I were led to one entrance in the airport by (Port Authority Police Department) officer. TSA informed (Port Authority Police Department) and (New Jersey State Police) that this was the wrong way to enter and directed us to another entrance where I was screened & admitted to the airport.”
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“Neither option was the way I entered airport as Governor (wrong in the story) and (Port Authority Police Department) officer never denied me entry at either place (also wrong in story),” he said. “He was a gentleman assisting my security detail. When he got the right info he took me to the right place. Pure fiction.”
But a Port Authority spokesperson responded, telling CBS New York that "Christie showed up at Newark Airport today with NJ State PD detail. They tried to go into the special access area where they have been going for years. A (Port Authority) cop told him he was no longer allowed to use that access and they escorted him to the regular area.”
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Governor Chris Christie reacts to applause at the War Memorial in Trenton Tuesday. At right is his wife Mary Pat. 1/19/10 - TRENTON - INAUGURATIONTC0119J - PAGE1 - ASBURY PARK PRESS PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO
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Tom Barbieri, Hamilton Township, paints Chris Christie's name on the door to the Governor's Office at the Statehouse in Trenton Tuesday evening. 1/19/10 - TRENTON - INAUGURATIONTC0119BB - PAGE1 - ASBURY PARK PRESS PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie wears a lobster claw headband preseented to him by Kelly Ryan, Highlands, after an event at Woody's Ocean Grille in Sea Bright, NJ, Thursday here his re-election was endorsed by the town's Democratic Mayor Dina Long. Ryan owns a restaurant in Red Bank and is a member of the Sea Bright Rising committee. SEA BRIGHT, NJ 2/21/13 CHRISTIE0221A WITH VIDEO ASBURY PARK PRESS PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie tries on a pair of sunglasses presented to him by "Elvis" Craig Newell, Long Beach Island, before his appearance on the Today Show on the Seaside Heights, NJ, boardwalk Friday morning. SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ 5/24/13 SEASIDEOPEN0524A WITH VIDEO ASBURY PARK PRESS PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO
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Governor Chris Christie listens to a question during his Town Hall meeting at the Lake Riviera Middle School in Brick Township Tuesday. CHRISTIEBRICK0626F 6/26/12 WITH VIDEO STAFF PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie shakes hands with MTV "Jersey Shore" cast member Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi as castmate Jennifer "Jwoww" Farley looks on after they met up Friday morning on the Seaside Heights, NJ, boardwalk after appearances on the Today Show. SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ 5/24/13 SEASIDEOPEN0524D WITH VIDEO ASBURY PARK PRESS PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO
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People in the gallery applaud as NJ Governor Chris Christie delivers his annual Budget Address in the Assembly Chamber at the Statehouse in Trenton Tuesday, February 16, 2016. Photo by Thomas P. Costello / Asbury Park (NJ) Press
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie shakes hands with President Barack Obama Tuesday outside Convention Hall in Asbury Park, NJ. ASBURY PARK, NJ 5/28/13 OBAMANJ0528F ASBURY PARK PRESS PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie shares a high five with Jenkinson's Aquarium mascot "perky" on the Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, boardwalk Friday morning, August 29, 2014. With the start of the final summer weekend underway, the Governor also visited the Seaside Heights, NJ, boardwalk. POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ WITH VIDEO asb 0830 Christie on the Shore BOARDWALKGOVERNOR0829C STAFF PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO / ASBURY PARK PRESS
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Governor-elect Chris Christie and Lt. Governor-elect Kim Guadagno are shown during a Statehouse news conference in Trenton Monday. 1/11/10 - TRENTON - CHRISTIE0111A - PAGE1 - ASBURY PARK PRESS PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO
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NJ Gubernatorial Candidate Chris Christie (R), right, is miked up by APP videographer Thomas P. Costello before the live broadcast of the APP Editorial Board Meeting. 10/14/09 -- #31705
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NJ Governor Chris Christie shares a moment with his wife Mary Pat in the delegation seats at the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Fl., Thursday night. TAMPA, FL 8/30/12 RNC0830U WITH QUICKIES VIDEO ASBURY PARK PRESS PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie stops at the Silver Ball Museum on the Asbury Park, NJ, boardfwalk Friday afternoon during his tyour of Hurricane Sandy damage on the Jersey Shore SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ 11/9/12 GOVERNORSANDY1109C ASBURY PARK PRESS PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie poses for a photo with Union Beach residents Geri Ryan (left) and Sandy Siegle during a stop at the Union Hose Fire Company Tuesday. Taking the photo is State Senator Joseph Kyrillos (R-Monmouth). UNION BEACH, NJ 2/5/13 CHRISTIE0205A WITH VIDEO ASBURY PARK PRESS PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO
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Governor Chris Christie in shown in a television camera monitor as he addresses a joint session of the legislature meeting in the Assembly chamber at the Statehouse in Trenton Thursday. 2/11/10 - TRENTON - CHRISTIE0211D - PAGE1 - ASBURY PARK PRESS PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO
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Isabel Newson, Keansburg, came to Governor Chris Christie's Town Hall meeting in Middletown, NJ, Thursday, February 20, 2014, with a message for the Governor. MIDDLETOWN, NJ asb 0219 Christie in Middletown CHRISTIE0220B STAFF PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO / ASBURY PARK PRESS
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MANALAPAN - 5/3/2011 - NJ Governor Chris Christie speaks during a town hall meeting at the Covered Bridge Clubhouse in Manalapan Tuesday afternoon. CHRISTIE0503B - ASBURY PARK PRESS PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO
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Governor Chris Christie is greeted by a line of girls in matching bathing suits as he arrives at the Manasquan Inlet Monday afternoon for the first stop on his 'Endless Summer Tax Relief' tour. MANASQUAN, NJ CHRISTIE0716A 7/16/12 STAFF PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO
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Governor Chris Christie speaks about the father of friend of his son who was killed on September 11, 2001. His comments abou 9/11 came after a Tuesday afternoon press conference at the FEMA facility in Neptune Township that is still being established. NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP 9/6/11 GOV0911A0906 ASBURY PARK PRESS PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO
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ATLANTIC CITY - 8/12/11 - Governor Chris Christie greets workers at the Revel Resort site in Atlantic City Friday afternoon. ASBURY PARK PRESS PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO CHRISTIE0812A
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ATLANTIC CITY - 8/12/11 - Governor Chris Christie greets workers at the Revel Resort site in Atlantic City Friday afternoon. ASBURY PARK PRESS PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO CHRISTIE0812B
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie meets people on the Seaside Heights, NJ, boardwalk Friday morning, August 29, 2014. With the start of the final summer weekend underway, the Governor also visited the Point Pleasant Beach boardwalk. SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ WITH VIDEO asb 0830 Christie on the Shore BOARDWALKGOVERNOR0829B STAFF PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO / ASBURY PARK PRESS
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NJ Governor Chris Christie walks between mounds of snow behind the Hall of Records building in Freehold Borough after holding a Friday press conference there. 12/31/10 - CHRISTIE1231A - NEWS - FREEHOLD - ASBURY PARK PRESS PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO - WITH VIDEO
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie departs a town hall meeting on his new school funding formula at the Bayville Elks Lodge Thursday, September 15, 2016.
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Governor Chris Christie responds to a question during his Town Hall meeting at the Lake Riviera Middle School in Brick Township Tuesday. CHRISTIEBRICK0626J 6/26/12 WITH VIDEO STAFF PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie pauses while taking media questions Wednesday at the High Point Fire Company in Harvey Cedars on Long Beach Island. He was there ahead of a Nor'easter that is heading for the Jersey Shore. HARVEY CEDARS, NJ 11/7/12 GOVSANDY1107C ASBURY PARK PRESS PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO
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Republican presidential candidate New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie during a campaign town hall meeting, Thursday July 2, 2015, in Rochester, N.H. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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NJ Governor Chris Christie (right) gestures as he arrives in the Assembly Chamber at the Statehouse in Trenton Tuesday, February 16, 2016, to deliver his annual Budget Address. Also shown are Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto (left, D-Hudson) and Senate President Stephen Sweeney (D-Gloucester). Photo by Thomas P. Costello / Asbury Park (NJ) Press
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is greeted by Senator Louis Greenwald as he arrives in the Assembly Chamber at the Statehouse in Trenton, NJ, Tuesday, February 24, 2015, to deliver his Budget Address. ASB 0225 Christie budget CHRISTIEBUDGET0224A TRENTON, NJ STAFF PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie answers a question from Joe Lesniewski , 92, Barnegat, during his Middle-Class Reform Agenda Town Hall at Lacey Township (NJ) Elks Lodge Thursday afternoon. LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ 9/27/12 WITH VIDEO CHRISTIELACEY0927C ASBURY PARK PRESS PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO
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Governor Chris Christie orders a smoothie from Raven Love, 17, of Tinton Falls at Ralph's Famous Italian Ices on the boardwalk in Asbury Park, N.J. on Monday, Aug. 20, 2012. (Governor's Office/Tim Larsen)
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New Jersey Governor and just announced Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie and his wife Mary Pat found Joel and Loretta Mascaro at Becky's Diner in Portland, ME, Wednesday, July 1, 2015. They have homes in Cape May Court House and Arizona and were in Maine on vacation.
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (left) appeared on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" show with Joe Scarborough Monday morning outside Convention Hall in Asbury Park Monday morning. ASBURY PARK, NJ 4/29/13 CHRISTIEMSNBC0429A WITH VIDEO ASBURY PARK PRESS PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO
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A veteran wears a button for Republican President candidate NJ Governor Chris Christie during a Town Hall at the Hampton Academy in Hampton, NH, Sunday morning, February 7, 2016. Photo by Thomas P. Costello / Asbury Park (NJ) Press
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Republican President candidate NJ Governor Chris Christie takes a snapshot with James Sanford, 7, Kingston, NH, during the candidate's stop at Shooter's Pub in Exeter, NH, Sunday, February 7, 2016. The New Jersey Governor was at the academy for a Town Hall meeting. Photo by Thomas P. Costello / Asbury Park (NJ) Press
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Republican Presidential candidate and NJ Governor Chris Christie takes a question as he leaves the Beantown Coffee Shop in Hampstead, NH, after a Town Hall meeting there Monday, February 8, 2016. Photo by Thomas P. Costello / Asbury Park (NJ) Press
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Republican Presidential candidate and NJ Governor Chris Christie departs a visit with polling place ralliers outside the Webster Elementary School in Manchester, NH, Tuesday, February 9, 2016. Photo by Thomas P. Costello / Asbury Park (NJ) Press
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Supporters of Republican Presidential candidate and NJ Governor Chris Christie gather outside the Webster Elementary School polling place in Manchester, NH, Tuesday, February 9, 2016. Photo by Thomas P. Costello / Asbury Park (NJ) Press
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Republican Presidential candidate and NJ Governor Chris Christie is shown with his wife Mary Pat at his primary night headquarters at the Radisson Hotel in Nashua, NH, Tuesday, February 9, 2016. Photo by Thomas P. Costello / Asbury Park (NJ) Press
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The ballroom at the Radisson Hotel in Nashua, NH, still shows remnants of Republican Presidential candidate and NJ Governor Chris Christie's primary election night headquarters Wednesday morning, February 10, 2016. Later in the day Christie formally dropped out of the race. Photo by Thomas P. Costello / Asbury Park (NJ) Press
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New Jersey Governor and just announced Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie signs a campaign card after a town hall meeting at the Sandown, NH, Town Hall Tuesday night, June 30, 2015.
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New Jersey Governor and just announced Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie holds a town hall meeting at the Sandown, NH, Town Hall Tuesday night, June 30, 2015.
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New Jersey Governor and just announced Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie holds a town hall meeting at the Pink Cadillac Diner, in Rochester, NH, Thursday, July 2, 2015.
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New Jersey Governor and just announced Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie holds a town hall meeting at the Pink Cadillac Diner, in Rochester, NH, Thursday, July 2, 2015.
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie holds a nearly two hour press conference in his Statehouse office in Trenton, NJ, Thursday, March 3, 2016. What was going through Christie's mind standing behing Presidental candidate Donald Trump was among the topics discussed.
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie holds a nearly two hour press conference in his Statehouse office in Trenton, NJ, Thursday, March 3, 2016. What was going through Christie's mind standing behing Presidental candidate Donald Trump was among the topics discussed.
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During a press conference in his Statehouse office, A reporter holds a copy of the Star-Ledger that called on New Jersey Governor Chris Christie to resign in his Statehouse office in Trenton, NJ, Thursday, March 3, 2016. What was going through Christie's mind standing behing Presidental candidate Donald Trump was among the topics discussed.
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie tells a packed Statehouse press conference in Trenton Tuesday that he will not run for President. TRENTON 10/4/11 CHRISTIEPREZ1004A ASBURY PARK PRESS PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO WITH VIDEO
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NJ Governor Chris Christie was met with protestors at Jimbo's Bar & Grill on the Seaside Heights boardwalk Friday, October 28, 2016, during what was planned as a commemoration on the fourth anniversary of Superstorm Sandy highlighting business and infrastructure rebuilding and recovery across impacted communities.
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TOMS RIVER - 06/7/11 - New Jersey Governor Chris Christie speaks during a Town Hall meeting Tuesday afternoon at the Toms River National Guard Armory. CHRISTIETOWNHALL0607B - ASBURY PARK PRESS PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO - WITH VIDEO
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie speaks at the East Dover Firehouse in Toms River, NJ, Friday, August 26, 2016. He announced the availability of additional federal disaster aid for superstorm Sandy recovery that is expected to benefit the township's municipal government and regional school district.
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie departs from the East Dover Firehouse in Toms River, NJ, Friday, August 26, 2016. He announced the availability of additional federal disaster aid for superstorm Sandy recovery that is expected to benefit the township's municipal government and regional school district.
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Republican Gubernatorial candidates Steve Lonegan (L) and Chris Christie are shown after their debate at NJN in Trenton Tuesday night. PPAGE1 - 05/12/09 - TRENTON - STAFF PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO - DEBATE0512L
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Waiting for the start of the gubernatorial debate at NJN Studios in Trenton Thursday night are (l-r): Democrat Jon S. Corzine, Independent Chris Daggett and Republican Chris Christie. PPAGE1 - 10/1/09 - TRENTON - STAFF PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO - DEBATE1001A
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Republican President candidate NJ Governor Chris Christie (debate) has and exchange with fellow candidate Marco Rubio during the GOP debate shown on monitors in the 'Spin Room' at Saint Anslem College in Manchester, NH, Saturday night, February 6, 2016. Photo by Thomas P. Costello / Asbury Park (NJ) Press
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie listens to Lisa Vanderveer after he spoke to Brick Township residents along Valincia Drive Monday morning about a program that would allocate money for homes being raised. Vanderveer lives nearby on Commodore Drive. BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ 7/22/13 GOVBRICK0722B WITH VIDEO ASBURY PARK PRESS PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO
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Governor Chris Christie leaves the Assembly Chamber at the Statehouse in Trenton, NJ, February 25, 2014, after his Budget address. TRENTON, NJ GOVBUDGET0225F WITH VIDEO ASB 0226 Budget address STAFF PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO / ASBURY PARK PRESS
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Students at the George L. Catrambone School in Long Branch are excited to meet Governor Chris Christie Thursday morning, September 25, 2014, during dedication ceremonies held there. LONG BRANCH, NJ GOVCATRAMBONESCHOOL0925C WITH VIDEO asb 0925 christie in long branch STAFF PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO / ASBURY PARK PRESS
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie walks on boards as he leaves the Spring Lake, NJ, Municipal Pool during his tour of Hurricane Sandy damage at the Jersey Shore Friday. SPRING LAKE, NJ 11/9/12 GOVERNORSANDY1109F ASBURY PARK PRESS PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie walks at the end of Casino Pier in Seaside Heights, NJ, Friday afternoon where the Jet Star roller coaster fell into the ocean during Hurricane Sandy. SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ 11/9/12 GOVERNORSANDY1109H ASBURY PARK PRESS PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie thanks Rumson-Fair Haven football players who were delivering food to the Sea Bright, NJ, firehouse Friday afternoon. SEA BRIGHT, NJ 11/9/12 GOVERNORSANDY1109L ASBURY PARK PRESS PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO
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Long Beach Island Grade School 4th grader Roxy Ryan, 9, tries to get New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's attention during his stop at the Ship Bottom, NJ, school Monday, April 21, 2014. The school has recently reopened after being damaged by superstorm Sandy. SHIP BOTTOM, NJ GOVLBISCHOOLA WITH VIDEO STAFF PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO / ASBURY PARK PRESS
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie sits with Long Beach Island Grade School students during his stop at the Ship Bottom, NJ, school Monday, April 21, 2014. The school has recently reopened after being damaged by superstorm Sandy. SHIP BOTTOM, NJ GOVLBISCHOOLE WITH VIDEO STAFF PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO / ASBURY PARK PRESS
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Amanda Devecka-Rinear and Jim Keady hold up protest signs as New Jersey Governor Chris Christie addresses people gathered along Main Street in Belmar, NJ, Wednesday, October 29, 2014. The Governor was on a tour of the state on the second anniversary of superstorm Sandy. BELMAR, NJ GOVSANDYAT21029D WITH VIDEO ASB 1030 Christie Visit For Sandy Anniversary STAFF PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO / ASBURY PARK PRESS
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie take a selfie with Saint John Vianney High School students outside a home on Park Avenue in Union Beach, NJ, Wednesday, October 29, 2014, that is being rebuilt by Habitat for Humanity. The Governor was on a tour of the state on the second anniversary of superstorm Sandy. UNION BEACH, NJ GOVSANDYAT21029L WITH VIDEO ASB 1030 Christie Visit For Sandy Anniversary STAFF PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO / ASBURY PARK PRESS
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signs a board inside Barbara Costanza's Union Beach, NJ, home Wednesday, October 29, 2014, that is being rebuilt by Habitat for Humanity. The Governor was on a tour of the state on the second anniversary of superstorm Sandy. UNION BEACH, NJ GOVSANDYAT21029M WITH VIDEO ASB 1030 Christie Visit For Sandy Anniversary STAFF PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO / ASBURY PARK PRESS
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie takes a selfie of himself with Rachel Novy (center) and Dorothy Perretti, both Belmar, along Main Street in Belmar, NJ, Wednesday, October 29, 2014. The Governor was on a tour of the state on the second anniversary of superstorm Sandy. BELMAR, NJ GOVSANDYAT21029S WITH VIDEO ASB 1030 Christie Visit For Sandy Anniversary STAFF PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO / ASBURY PARK PRESS
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Sea Bright, NJ, Mayor Dina Long takes a snapshot of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie with Gillian Curran (left), 13, Fair Haven, and Kylie Wise, 13, Rumson, in the Sea Bright Pizzeria Wednesday afternoon, August 28, 2013. Christie was in town to promote shore businesses. SEA BRIGHT, NJ 8/28/13 GOVSEABRIGHT0828A WITH VIDEO STAFF PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO / ASBURY PARK PRESS
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie takes off his jacket to move to the audience participation part of his Town Hall meeting at the Holiday City clubhouse in Berkeley Township, Tuesday, March 4, 2014. BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ GOVTOWNHALL0304A WITH VIDEO ASB 0305 Christie in Toms River STAFF PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO / ASBURY PARK PRESS
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie moderates his Town Hall meeting at the Holiday City clubhouse in Berkeley Township, Tuesday, March 4, 2014. BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ GOVTOWNHALL0304J WITH VIDEO ASB 0305 Christie in Toms River STAFF PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO / ASBURY PARK PRESS
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie takes a drink during his Town Hall meeting at the Holiday City clubhouse in Berkeley Township, Tuesday, March 4, 2014. BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ GOVTOWNHALL0304P WITH VIDEO ASB 0305 Christie in Toms River STAFF PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO / ASBURY PARK PRESS
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A protestors tries to get New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's attention during the Town Hall meeting at the St. Mary Community Center in South River, NJ, Tuesday, March 18, 2014. SOUTH RIVER, NJ GOVTOWNHALL0318G WITH VIDEO EST 0319 Christie visit STAFF PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO / ASBURY PARK PRESS
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NJ Governor Chris Christie (left) and singer Roberta Flack (center) pass outside the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, NJ, Saturday after Whitney Houston's funeral held there. NEWARK, NJ 2/18/12 HOUSTON0218I ASBURY PARK PRESS PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO
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The Christie and Guadagno families salute during the Pledge of Allegience led by Bridget Christie during the Governor's inauguration at the Trenton War Memorial Tuesday, January 21, 2014. TRENTON, NJ INAUGURATION0121C STAFF PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO / ASBURY PARK PRESS
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NJ Governor Chris Christie gives his daughter Bridget a kiss after he was sworn into a second term during ceremonies at the Trenton War Memorial Tuesday, January 21, 2014. TRENTON, NJ INAUGURATION0121D STAFF PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO / ASBURY PARK PRESS
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With his daughter Bridget holding the bible, Governor Chris Christie takes his oath of office from Chief Justice Stuart Rabner at the War Memorial in Trenton Tuesday. Also shown is his wife Mary Pat. 1/19/10 - TRENTON - INAUGURATIONTC0119A - PAGE1 - ASBURY PARK PRESS PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO
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Governor Chris Christie delvers his Inaugural Address at the War Memorial in Trenton Tuesday. 1/19/10 - TRENTON - INAUGURATIONTC0119B - PAGE1 - ASBURY PARK PRESS PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO
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Governor Chris Christie shakes hands with former Governors (l-r): Brendan Byrne, Jim Florio, Tom Kean and Christie Whitman at the War Memorial in Trenton Tuesday. 1/19/10 - TRENTON - INAUGURATIONTC0119Z - PAGE1 - ASBURY PARK PRESS PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO
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Congressman Tom McArthur (R-NJ) shakes hands with Governor Chris Christie after the Governor spoke to the NJ delegates breakfast meeting at the Doubletree Hotel in Beachwood, OH, Thursday July 21, 2016.
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie walks the Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, boardwalk with President Barack Obama Tuesday morning. POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ 5/28/13 OBAMANJ0528A ASBURY PARK PRESS PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (left) follows President Barack Obama off Marine One at the National Guard Training Center in Sea Girt, NJ, Tuesday morning. SEA GIRT, NJ 5/28/13 OBAMANJ0528D ASBURY PARK PRESS PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie speaks at the podium outside Convention Hall in Asbury Park, NJ, Tuesday as he introduces President Barack Obama. ASBURY PARK, NJ 5/28/13 OBAMANJ0528W ASBURY PARK PRESS PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO
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TRENTON - 6/28/2011 - Governor Chris Christie makes a fist and hits the pension reform bill he had just signed during a ceremony at the War Memorial in Trenton Tuesday afternoon. ASBURY PARK PRESS PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO - PENSIONBILL0628E - WITH VIDEO
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Andrew Christie shoots a photo of his father New Jersey Governor Chris Christie with a Texas delegate on the floor at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH, at the Republican National Convention Monday July 18, 2016.
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NJ Governor Chris Christie appears on screens as he speaks at the Republican National Convention at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland Tuesday July 19, 2016.
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The New Jersey Delegation listens to Governor Chris Christie during the Republican National Convention at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland Tuesday July 19, 2016.
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NJ Governor Chris Christie departs the Latino Coalition luncheon in Cleveland, OH, Tuesday July 20, 2016.
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie speaks to the NJ delegates breakfast meeting at the Doubletree Hotel in Beachwood, OH, Thursday July 21, 2016.
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NJ Governor Chris Christie and his son Andrew enjoy the balloon drop at the conclusion of the Republican National Convention at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH, Thursday, July 19, 2016.
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NJ Governor Chris Christie (right) finds former Governor Tom Kean in the crowd during the opening reception for the delegation Sunday evening at the Sirata Beach Resort & Conference Center in St. Pete Beach, FL, . Kean was the last New Jersey Republican to deliver the keynote address to the convention in 1988. ST. PETE BEACH, FL 8/26/12 RNC0826H WITH QUICKIES VIDEO ASBURY PARK PRESS PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO
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A fan featuring an image of NJ Governor Chris Christie surfing was handed out to the California delegation at the Tradewinds Resort in St. Pete Beach, FL, Monday morning where the Governor spoke. ST. PETE BEACH, FL 8/27/12 RNC0827D WITH QUICKIES VIDEO ASBURY PARK PRESS PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO
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Some buttons for sale to the California delegation at the Tradewinds Resort in St. Pete Beach, FL, Monday morning where NJ Governor Chris Christie spoke. ST. PETE BEACH, FL 8/27/12 RNC0827J WITH QUICKIES VIDEO ASBURY PARK PRESS PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO
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NJ Governor Chris Christie delivers the keynote address at the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Fl., Tuesday. TAMPA, FL 8/28/12 RNC0828M WITH QUICKIES VIDEO ASBURY PARK PRESS PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO
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A video plays before NJ Governor Chris Christie delivers the keynote address at Tuesday's Republican National Convention session at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Fl. TAMPA, FL 8/28/12 RNC0828N WITH QUICKIES VIDEO ASBURY PARK PRESS PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO
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Signs fill the floor as NJ Governor Chris Christie prepares to deliver the keynote address at the Republican National Convention session at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Fl., Tuesday. TAMPA, FL 8/28/12 RNC0828Q WITH QUICKIES VIDEO ASBURY PARK PRESS PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO
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NJ Governor Chris Christie shoots a balloon across the floor at the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Fl., Thursday night. TAMPA, FL 8/30/12 RNC0830W WITH QUICKIES VIDEO ASBURY PARK PRESS PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO
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A Madagascar hissing cockroach representing Governor Chris Christie heads to the finish line ahead of challenger roach representing Barbara Buono during the 17th NJ Cockroach derby held outside Hickman Hall on Rutgers' Douglass Campus in New Brunswick, NJ, Thursday, August 15, 2013. NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ ROACHRACE0815A EST 0816 Cockroach WITH VIDEO STAFF PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO / ASBURY PARK PRESS
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Protestors gather outside the Statehouse in Trenton Tuesday, January 12, 2016, where NJ Governor Chris Christie was preparing to deliver his State of the State address.
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NJ Governor Chris Christie and his family appear in spots created by BrushFire Marketing for the state's "Stronger Than The Shore" campaign. CEDAR KNOLLS, NJ 6/13/13 STRONGER0613D WITH VIDEO ASBURY PARK PRESS PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (left) is shown during a Super Bowl host committee event in Tims Square in New York City, NY, Saturday, February 1, 2014, along with (left to right) NJ Governor Chris Christie, NY Jets owner Woody Johnson and New York Giants co-owner and treasurer Jonathan Tisch. New York City, NY SUPERBOWL0201A ASB 0202 Super Bowl STAFF PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO / ASBURY PARK PRESS
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signs a "E is for Election" book on the floor at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH, during the Republican National Convention Monday July 18, 2016.
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and his son Andrew are surrounded by photographers on the floor at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH, at the Republican National Convention Monday July 18, 2016.
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