President Donald Trump is swinging hard, accusing former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie of "criminal acts" tied to the 2013 Bridgegate scandal while defending a dramatic FBI raid on John Bolton’s home, as the Daily Mail reports. The accusations, paired with a call for a fresh investigation, signal Trump’s unrelenting push to hold political foes accountable. His latest salvo has the anti-woke crowd cheering for justice over progressive posturing.
Trump zeroed in on Christie’s role in the 2013 Bridgegate scandal, where aides caused traffic chaos on the George Washington Bridge to punish a mayor who snubbed Christie’s re-election bid. The former governor dodged personal responsibility, leaving loyal staff, including a young mother, to face years of legal battles.
Trump, never one to mince words, suggested it’s time to revisit Bridgegate for the sake of justice. He blasted Christie’s recent ABC News appearance, where the ex-governor criticized the FBI’s raid on Bolton’s Bethesda, Maryland, home. Christie’s sanctimonious commentary, Trump argues, reeks of hypocrisy from a man who skated on scandal.
“I just watched Sloppy Chris Christie be interviewed on a ratings challenged ‘News’ Show,” Trump quipped, mocking Christie’s credibility. He questioned whether anyone could trust a man who “lied” about Bridgegate to avoid prison. The jab lands as a reminder that Trump’s no fan of establishment double-talk.
Christie, appearing on This Week With George Stephanopoulos, scoffed at Trump’s outrage over Bolton’s alleged mishandling of national security documents. “I think it’s kind of funny to hear the president talk the way he does about Bolton and classified information,” Christie said. He conveniently forgets his own questionable past when pointing fingers.
Trump’s response was sharp: “Chris refused to take responsibility for these criminal acts.” He’s not wrong -- Christie’s Bridgegate denials left his team to take the fall. The call for a new investigation feels like a warning shot to career politicians hiding behind progressive platitudes.
The FBI raid on Bolton’s home, ordered by Director Kash Patel, hit at 7 a.m. on Friday, shaking up Bethesda. Over a dozen agents stormed the former National Security Advisor’s residence, hauling boxes in and out while also hitting his D.C. office. The raid revives an investigation into Bolton allegedly sending sensitive documents to his wife and daughter.
The probe into Bolton’s actions began before Trump fired him in 2019, but stalled under Biden’s watch. Patel, a Trump loyalist, isn’t letting it gather dust now. “NO ONE is above the law… @FBI agents on mission,” Patel declared, signaling a no-nonsense approach to national security leaks.
Bolton’s wife, Gretchen, was visibly rattled, spotted engaging with agents at the door. Bolton himself returned home eight hours later, offering a wave to cameras but no comments. The scene paints a picture of a man caught off guard, now facing the heat of Trump’s justice agenda.
Anti-Trump protesters from #NoKings gathered outside Bolton’s home, waving signs like “Trump uses FBI for vengeance.” One protester, despite disagreeing with Bolton’s politics, told the Daily Mail that the raid seemed like overreach. Their presence underscores the left’s predictable outrage, always quick to cry foul when accountability knocks.
Trump, no stranger to FBI scrutiny, drew parallels to the 2022 Mar-a-Lago raid. “My house was raided also... So I know the feeling,” he said. The comparison highlights a perceived double standard in how justice is applied to conservatives versus the elite.
The Bolton raid echoes the long shadow of Hillary Clinton’s private email server scandal, which dogged her 2016 campaign. Trump’s base sees a pattern: progressive figures skate while conservatives face the full weight of the law. It’s a narrative that fuels the MAGA fire.
Christie’s attempt to dunk on Trump falls flat when you consider his Bridgegate baggage. His sanctimonious critique of the Bolton raid ignores his own history of dodging accountability. The irony is thicker than New Jersey traffic during rush hour.
Trump’s not buying Christie’s act, and neither should anyone else. “Can anyone believe anything that Sloppy Chris says?” Trump asked, cutting through the former governor’s polished deflections. It’s a question that resonates with those tired of establishment spin.
For now, Trump’s push for justice -- whether targeting Christie or Bolton -- shows he is not backing down. The raid and renewed Bridgegate chatter prove the MAGA movement prioritizes accountability over woke excuses. Expect more fireworks as Trump keeps swinging.
