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Christie to have lunch at White House today

Gov. Christie is headed to the White House today for a Valentine's Day lunch.

"We could wind up having a completely social lunch and that would not shock me," said Christie, who reminded listeners about his longtime friendship with the New York developer.

Asked about talk that he might — again — be in line for a White House job, Christie said he believed that will not happen. He said he made it clear early on that he would consider certain jobs, and "I think that time has run out."

The Trump administration's rocky start on a number of fronts has spurred speculation that the president is considering an early staff shake-up, setting the stage for Christie to take on a role in the White House.

But Christie did leave open the possibility of helping the Trump administration work on immigration policies, sanctuary cities, and enforcement.

In his own state, the governor said he would veto legislation proposed by Democrats that would provide grants to New Jersey cities if they lose federal funding over their sanctuary-city status.

The opioid epidemic is another issue in which Christie could play a role. A source told NJ.com that the governor's actions on the topic — which he made a focus of his State of the State address last month — have been of interest to the White House. Kellyanne Conway, the South Jersey native and presidential adviser whose portfolio includes the opioid crisis, has reportedly spoken to Christie about the topic.

There was some lighthearted banter on the radio show when it was noted that Trump had invited Christie to bring his wife, Mary Pat, to the White House lunch.

"What could be more romantic?" Christie said.