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N.J. Gov. Chris Christie to get White House job
Big Pharma will not be pleased. The appointment is one of a series of updates the Trump Administration will unveil as part of the White House Office of American Innovation, a new White House office that will be led by the president's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, according to the Washington Post. Viewed internally as a SWAT team of strategic consultants, the office will be staffed by former business executives and is designed to infuse fresh thinking into Washington, float above the daily political grind and create a lasting legacy for a president still searching for signature achievements.Christie has spent the last few weeks working with Kushner, the report said, although there is "reported tension between the two." The New Jersey governor had served as an adviser to Trump in the weeks following his election win and ahead of his inauguration. Many expected Christie to get a high-ranking role, like U.S. Attorney General, after he was passed over for vice president. More recently, Christie reportedly turned down an offer to be Secretary of Labor after Andrew Puzder's nomination fell apart. Further details of the appointment ‐ like what it would mean for Christie's last year as governor ‐ are unknown. Posted by: Besoeker 2017-03-30 |
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