I think the dismissal of Chris Christy from a Trump administration tells the tale. Donald Trump is not in control of his transition.

Chris Christy, regardless of how one might see the Bridgegate scandal, was at Doanld Trump's side during his election. Chris Christy as the leader of the Republican Governors' Associaion was very connected to move Donald Trump's success in states across the country.

Then, comes the transition and vindictiveness and nepotism takes over. I think there is a great deal to worry about when false loyalities rules the day. The reason for Chris Christy's alliance was dismissed was not about Bridgegate. It was because revenge was more important than effective government.

November 15, 2016
By Jennifer Jacobs

Power struggles inside Donald Trump’s transition team (click here) are hobbling efforts to form a new government -- including what some say is an effort by the president-elect’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, to clear out the ranks of loyalists to New Jersey Governor Chris Christie.

The turmoil burst to the surface Tuesday with the abrupt departure of former House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Rogers, who had been tapped by Christie to lead national security planning for the transition. Two people close to the transition, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss personnel matters, described Rogers’ departure as a firing, a move that came about because of friction between Christie and Kushner, husband of Ivanka Trump and one of the most influential voices in the campaign.

As U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, Christie in 2004 prosecuted Kushner’s father (click here), Charles, for tax evasion, witness tampering and illegal campaign contributions. A plea agreement led to a two-year prison sentence. Kushner is believed to have been one of the leading voices who kept Christie off Trump’s presidential ticket.

Kushner didn’t respond to requests for comment. Some transition aide....