Christie endorses Trump for president

Andrew George//February 26, 2016

Gov. Chris Christie formally endorsed businessman and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump for president at a rally Friday afternoon in Texas.“Donald is a leader,” said Christie, who suspended his own presidential campaign earlier this month following a disappointing finish in the New Hampshire primary. “He is a successful person that, like me, isn’t afraid to tell it like it is. Our system is broken and it won’t be fixed from the inside. I am proud to offer my endorsement of his candidacy for president.”

Christie will now travel with Trump to Oklahoma City for another campaign event.

“It is my great honor to receive the endorsement of the governor,” Trump said. “We have had a wonderful relationship for many years. He is a solid person that I have tremendous respect for. I am really proud to receive the support of the governor and his family.”

The endorsement represents the first of its kind for Trump from a mainstream, popular Republican. It is also the first nod for Trump from any of the candidates who have departed from the race.