Former President Donald Trump, left, and former Republican Gov. Chris Christie, right, in a composite image.Getty Images Chris Christie made millions as a lobbyist after leaving office, a New York Times report found. His ties to former Donald Trump helped foster relationships with companies, per the Times. One such company was sports betting site DraftKings, the Times reported. Chris Christie leveraged his ties to former President Donald Trump and his status as a former New Jersey governor to make millions in multiple business sectors, including sports betting and pharmaceuticals, a New York Times report found.Following his departure from office, Christie made clear his intentions to make money, and since then has lobbied on behalf of hospitals and the pharmaceuticals industry.