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NJ Gov. Chris Christie to Lead Donald Trump Transition Team

Christie ran for the GOP nomination and dropped out after a defeat in New Hampshire

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will help Donald Trump prepare for the White House should he win the general election this November, the presumptive Republican nominee’s campaign announced Monday.

Christie has been named the chairman of Trump’s transition team and will oversee efforts to transition from a campaign to the Oval Office if Trump beats out out the Democratic nominee, according to a statement from the businessman.

"Governor Christie is an extremely knowledgeable and loyal person with the tools and resources to put together an unparalleled Transition Team, one that will be prepared to take over the White House when we win in November," Trump said in the statement.

Christie, who ran for the GOP nomination and dropped out after a defeat in New Hampshire, was among the first mainstream Republican politicians to endorse Trump. Trump and Christie have said they were longtime friends.

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

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