NAPLES, Fla — A little more than two years ago, Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was leading President Donald Trump's transition into office.
On Friday, he signed copies of his book "Let me Finish" at an event hosted by the Collier County Republican Party.
Christie was fired by Trump adviser Steve Bannon, just two days after the president's upset win over Democrat Hillary Clinton in the 2016 election.
"We had 30 binders of information that was ready to be considered by the president's new team, and Jared Kushner, Steve Bannon, Rick Dearborn, all decided to throw that in the garbage can," said Christie.
Christie said he had spent the final months of the campaign preparing a list of potential cabinet and administration officials for the president to consider.
However, he blames Bannon, and the president's son-in-law Jared Kushner for his dismissal, not Trump.
Though he still respects the president, Christie disagrees with him bypassing congress and using executive powers to fund a border wall
"I've never thought that a wall was the sole determining factor, of whether we could be successful at the border or not."
Christie is concerned Mr. trump could be setting a dangerous precedent for future leaders by expanding his executive authority.
However one of Florida's top Republicans says if there was ever a time to cross that line, this is it.
"I think it has more to do with the security and safety of the American people, and i think that he's showing that he's putting American's first," said state GOP Chairman Joe Gruters, whose also a state senator from Sarasota.
Despite the wall controversy Governor Christie predicts President Trump will win reelection next year, because he hasn't caved into the political establishment.
"I can tell people who are watching your show, he's no different today, than he was 17 years ago."
Christie also told 4-In-Your Corner, the president should tone down his criticism of the FBI and intelligence community, because he says most agents and employees are good, hard working people.
