Updated Jan 11, 2021 Chris Christie: If Inciting Insurrection Isn't Impeachable, 'I Don't Know What Is' The former New Jersey governor and longtime Trump ally joined the chorus calling for the president's removal from office. Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Sunday morning that if he were a member of Congress, he would vote to impeach President Donald Trump for inciting Wednesday’s insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Christie — a Republican and longtime friend of Trump’s, who supported and defended his rhetoric and behavior for years — joined calls for the president’s removal from office in the final days of his term. He told George Stephanopoulos on ABC’s “This Week” that Republican lawmakers would have to “vote their conscience” should impeachment articles be presented to Congress.