The traffic scheme on the George Washington Bridge also had a more general purpose: to telegraph to every other Democratic official in New Jersey that it was better simply to fall in line with Chris Christie’s political wishes than to cross him in any way. This type of behavior is precisely equivalent to the conduct for which President Trump was put on trial. It now appears that both abuses of power will be sanctioned, with potentially crippling consequences for fighting corruption in America.
Source : Corruption with No Consequences, from Bridgegate to Impeachment
