ABC News staffers who came into contact with former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie to quarantine after his positive coronavirus test

Variety

Christie made headlines last week for the apparent conflict of him helping President Trump prepare for the debate, then working for ABC News to analyze the debate. As it turns out, that apparent conflict has caused many ABC News staffers to quarantine after Christie announced his positive test result on Saturday. Christie “was last in our TV3 studio on Tuesday, and he won’t appear in our studio again until he’s cleared by a doctor, following guidance from the CDC and local health officials,” ABC News said in a statement. “Anyone on our staff in direct contact with the Governor as defined by the CDC will self-isolate for 14 days. We wish the Governor a speedy recovery.” NYU journalism professor Jay Rosen tweeted: "What were they thinking? The guy is working for the campaign. That makes him a source, not part of your broadcast team. This is so obvious and basic, it's embarrassing to even explain it to @ABC. So I repeat: what were they thinking?"