Christie Calls Not Wearing Mask in White House a ‘Mistake’ After Spending Week in ICU

Gov. Chris Christie speaks during a news conference in Newark, N.J., on Nov. 29, 2017. Julio Cortez/AP Photo

President Donald Trump confidant Chris Christie, the former New Jersey governor, said he made a mistake when he didn’t wear a mask in the White House.

Christie, 58, went to the White House in late September to help Trump prepare for a debate with Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.