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At 61, Chris Christie has had a long and varied career in public service. He served as the governor of New Jersey from 2010 to 2018 and was the U.S. attorney for New Jersey from 2002 to 2008. During his time as governor, Christie was often hailed as a rising star within the Republican Party, known for his blunt talk and combative style. However, his attempts to translate state-level success to the national stage met with less than stellar results.
Christie first threw his hat into the presidential ring in 2016, a year that would prove to be a turning point for American politics. Despite early buzz, his campaign never gained the traction needed to go the distance. After a disappointing showing in the New Hampshire primary, Christie was among the first to drop out of the race. In a move that shocked many, he quickly pivoted to endorse Donald Trump, becoming the first major candidate to do so. This endorsement, though initially surprising, seemed to align Christie with the populist wave that would eventually carry Trump to the White House.
However, Christie’s relationship with Trump has since soured. Once a close ally, Christie has emerged as one of Trump’s most vocal critics, particularly during his ill-fated 2024 presidential campaign. Christie’s entire 2024 campaign was built on opposition to Trump, but it failed to resonate with voters, leaving him once again out of the running before any significant momentum could be built.
Christie’s willingness to share his campaign knowledge at Yale might be seen by some as a form of redemption, an effort to impart lessons learned through both his successes and failures. However, others may view it with skepticism, questioning what lessons can be gleaned from a candidate who has twice failed to secure his party’s nomination.
His seminar at Yale follows an April appearance where Christie delivered a scathing critique of America’s current political landscape. He stated, “Leaders in our political system have abandoned the truth because it’s hard. It’s what we’re seeing on both sides of the aisle and, to me, that’s not what leadership is supposed to be about.” This message of integrity—or the lack thereof—seems to be a central theme for Christie as he steps into his role as an educator.
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As Christie prepares to step into the classroom, it’s clear that his journey in the political arena is far from over. Whether this new chapter will rehabilitate his public image or serve as a final note in a controversial career remains to be seen. What is certain, though, is that the former governor will have plenty of stories to tell—whether they serve as inspiration or cautionary tales for his students at Yale.
Christie’s foray into academia is a reminder that even in the wake of political defeat, there are still platforms from which to influence the next generation. Whether or not Christie’s advice will propel any future candidates to victory is an open question, but it’s one that will undoubtedly be explored in his upcoming course.
