Chris Christie said in a PBS interview that he thinks it's "undeniable" that the former president's careless approach to health precautions led to him getting coronaviruses.
Then President-elect Donald Trump and then New Jersey Governor Chris Christie shake hands. Drew Angerer is the photographer.
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In an excerpt of the PBS interview, which is set to air Friday, Christie says he always suspected Trump of giving him the coronaviruses, but he believes a revelation from former White House chief of staff MarkMeadows that Trump tested positive three days before he participated in the first presidential candidates'
According to his new book, Trump tested positive on September 26, but continued doing debate prep with Christie and others.
Christie was admitted to the hospital after he tested positive for Covid-19 and spent a week in the intensive care unit.
In his book, Christie said that Trump called him while he was in the hospital and asked if he had it from him.
Forbes did not get a response from Trump's press representatives.
"I can't believe Mark didn't tell me," Christie said. He had an obligation to tell us. To tell us that he tested positive. If I knew that, I would have worn a mask.
More than 500. According to a Washington Post analysis, between his first positive test on September 26 and his Covid hospitalization on October 2, Trump came into contact with many people.
The key background.
Christie has been making the media rounds to promote his new book amid growing speculation that he will run for president in 2024, which could mean a clash with Trump in the Republican primary if the former president also chooses to run. Christie dropped out of the race for president after poor showings in the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary. After suspending his campaign, Christie went on to endorse Trump and remained supportive of him throughout his presidency. Christie distanced himself from Trump after his supporters went to the U.S. Capitol.
MarkMeadows reveals in book that Trump tested positive for coviding three days before the debate.
The book says that Trump called Chris Christie to make sure he didn't get blamed for the infections.
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