Maybe not lying, but is sounds like not following the same blueprint. Probably figuring he could persuade Trump that he needed these guys because of experience, etc. I like Christie but he was the head of the Republican Governors Association and is very much an “insider”. Trump may allow him to pursue other opportunities in order to stay true to his own vision and to Drain the Swamp.
Fox just confirmed that Trump threw out all the lobbyist brought in by Christy. There is more here than just the MSM trying to make look Team Trump unorganized.
My view is Trump entrusted Christie to handle this while he was busy winning an election, and was not a happy camper when he reviewed what Christie had gotten done.
I am extremely impressed that a change was done quickly, and removing all lobbyist from the transition team is a beautiful thing.