Christie: Kushner Got Me Fired from Trump's Transition

0:00This is entertainment and celebrity news. Today, every story, every day. Former New Jersey governor Chris Christie says, Jared Kushner got him booted from his role as Donald Trump's 2016 campaign transition. Chairman. Christie claims it was revenge for prosecuting Kushner's father, Charles, on federal charges back in 2004. Charles Kushner faced conviction for tax evasion, witness tampering, and illegal campaign donations. His scheme included blackmailing a relative with a recorded encounter involving a prostitute. He served just two years in prison before release. Earlier this week on a podcast, Christie described Kushner storming into Trump's office to protest the appointment. He says Kushner labeled him a moral and a bad person, arguing the family dispute belonged in religious hands, not courts. Trump stuck with Christie at first, despite the pushback, but pressure from Kushner won out, leading to his firing weeks later. Christie insists Trump and Steve Van in both

1:01confirmed Kushner's role in the ouster. He even speculated that Jared's White House entry aimed to pave the way for his father's full pardon, which came in December, 2020. This episode is brought to you in partnership with our sponsor. Your pillow just got smarter. It plays your podcast and music. S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.