Bridgegate

The 2013 Fort Lee lane closure scandal under New Jersey governor Chris Christie's administration.

Proper noun

  1. The 2013 Fort Lee lane closure scandal under New Jersey governor Chris Christie's administration.
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Origin

From bridge + -gate.

Synonyms

Bridgeghazi