A composite image of Chris Christie (left) and Donald Trump. Christie is wearing a blue shirt and black blazer. Trump is wearing a red tie.
Chris Christie (left) and Donald Trump.
  • Donald Trump and his allies have claimed that an indictment will only help his election prospects.
  • Chris Christie, a former district attorney, said Trump thrives on "chaos and turmoil."
  • But an indictment "never helps anybody," Christie said on ABC's "This Week."

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said on Sunday that an indictment won't help Donald Trump, countering the former president's claims that it'll only make him more popular.