Presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump named New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie the leader of his transition team Monday.  

“Governor Christie is an extremely knowledgeable and loyal person with the tools and resources to put together an unparalleled transition team, one that will be prepared to take over the White House when we win in November,” Trump said in a press release, according to The New York Times .  

Christie dropped out of the GOP presidential race in February after a poor showing in the New Hampshire primary. He endorsed Trump soon after.  

“I am honored by the confidence being placed in me by Mr. Trump and look forward to putting together a first-rate team to assemble an administration to help best serve the president-elect and the nation,” Christie said in a statement Monday.  

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