(CNN) Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie issued a statement Friday saying he has asked not to be considered for the White House chief of staff job after meeting with President Donald Trump to discuss the role. Christie met with Trump on Thursday, but two sources familiar with the discussion said no offer had been made. "It's an honor to have the President consider me as he looks to choose a new White House chief of staff. The former governor was just the latest in a long string of people to discuss the chief of staff position with Trump.

Source: CNN December 14, 2018 14:44 UTC