Ah, New Jersey.
It’s the home of the turnpike, really good pizza and bagels and also, many celebrities.
The “Cake Boss” is now a household name, but he had humble beginnings.
So how did the two New Jersey natives develop such a solid relationship?
Buddy Valastro even took on an official role as chairman of a Small Business for Christie coalition.
He added all he cared about was what kind of job Christie could do.
To that end, Christie even campaigned at Carlo’s Bakery (viaObserver).
With Valastro’s support, of course the eventual presidential candidatewon the governorship for a second time.
But then a scandal tarnished Christie’s once-pristine reputation as a transparent and measured leader.
And then, there was that DWI.
But they taste even better" (viaWashington Examiner).
But Christie dropped out of the race in February of 2016 (viaCBS News).
Most recently, Valastro is recovering from ahand injurythat threatened to end his baking career (viaToday).
And his fellow New Jersey nativewrote a bookin 2021 about saving the Republican party.
No word on where their friendship stands today.
