By Steve Neavling
ticklethewire.com
Even after President Trump nominated Christopher Wray for the new FBI director post, the attorney continues to work as New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s personal attorney in connection with the Bridgegate investigation, trial and aftermath.
Wray, whose law firm has collected $2.1 million from New Jersey taxpayers, never stopped his legal work seven months after two of the governor’s former aides were found guilty of conspiring to shut down George Washington Bridge access lanes, the Asbury Park Press reports.
Trump nominated Wray on June 7 after the president fired James Comey as the FBI’s director.
A hearing has yet to be set on Wray’s confirmation.
Wray is collecting $340 an hour.
Christie, a Trump adviser, has a close relationship with Wray and said the attorney who “would provide great leadership at the FBI.”
But Christie continues to evade questions about his role in Wray’s nomination.
“I don’t talk about what advice I give to the president of the United States,” Christie said.
