‘Nothing comes close to the devastation inflicted on the DOJ,’ Christie declared on ‘The Fifth Column.’ He painted a grim picture: a public convinced that prosecutors bow to political pressures instead of evidence would shatter faith in justice. How do you rebuild that once lost? It’s a question haunting the political landscape.

Christie predicts a multi-term fix is needed to cleanse the department’s reputation. Courts are reflecting this distrust, with judges now scrutinizing federal arguments more rigorously than before. This chilling effect underscores the administration’s profound influence.

Christie didn’t spare fellow Republicans, lambasting their reluctance to challenge Trump due to fears of political retaliation. Leaders worry about being primaried by Trump-endorsed rivals, turning party loyalty into a survival tactic rather than ideological commitment.

A former insider who headed Trump’s transition in 2016, Christie remains committed to the GOP despite its Trump-centric shift. His call is clear: America must confront this institutional assault head-on to preserve its democratic heritage.