After some critics accused him of absenteeism, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie announced Friday afternoon that he will cut short a New Hampshire campaign swing in order to return to his home state for what’s projected to be a historic snowstorm on the East Coast.
The 2016 hopeful tweeted the announcement Friday, saying he had to prioritize the safety of New Jersey residents but apologizing to the state of New Hampshire, where he had previously been scheduled to campaign through the weekend.
I'm sorry, NH but I gotta go home – we got snow coming. #Jonas
— Chris Christie (@ChrisChristie) January 22, 2016
I want to make sure the people of my state feel safe and secure. #Jonas
— Chris Christie (@ChrisChristie) January 22, 2016
But I will be back, because I am able to do both things. The fact is – you are never not the governor. #Jonas
— Chris Christie (@ChrisChristie) January 22, 2016
A campaign aide said that Christie made the decision after having conversations with his staff in New Jersey about the impending storm.
He’s expected to be back on the trail Sunday.








