Advisory Opinions In Mourning for the DOJ | Interview: Chris Christie
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Mar 31, 2026 
Chris Christie, former New Jersey governor and ex-U.S. Attorney, shares courtroom tales and DOJ war stories. He recalls a heated confrontation with Robert Mueller and a quirky John Ashcroft Christmas-carol moment. Conversation centers on the Justice Department’s reputation, partisan purges, rebuilding credibility, and whether law school still pays off.
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Christie Never Used Rule 11 Sanctions In New Jersey
- Christie explains he never filed or faced Rule 11 sanctions, valuing informal resolution in New Jersey's tight-knit bar.
- He avoided formal sanctions because New Jersey requires local bar admission and fosters close professional ties.
Christie’s Fiery Confrontation With Robert Mueller
- Chris Christie recounts confronting FBI Director Robert Mueller after repeated SAC turnover hindered coordination with his U.S. Attorney office.
- He told Mueller “don’t write checks with your mouth that your ass can’t cash,” and Mueller replied “fuck you,” leaving an impression that lasted 14 years.
Joe Billy Got Pulled Despite Mueller's Promise
- Christie describes getting an FBI SAC named Joe Billy who was quickly pulled to DC despite a promise Mueller made to keep people in place.
- Years later Mueller remembered the insult and even sat in on Christie's interview during the Trump-Russia probe.
