Chronister Withdraws Name From Consideration for DEA Administrator
Sheriff Chad Chronister of Hillsborough County, Florida, has withdrawn his name from being considered for leadership of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). in post In a statement to X, Chronister called it the “honor of a lifetime” to be selected by President-elect Donald Trump to head the DEA. Chronister noted that the county “still […]
Trump DEA pick Chad Chronister withdraws over COVID arrest controversy
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to head the Drug Enforcement Administration announced Tuesday that he is resigning from the position following conservative backlash against his nomination. Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister (described by some conservatives as a “coronavirus tyrant”) has only been elected by President Trump to head the nation's leading agency combating illegal drugs. He […]
Trump’s DEA nominee withdraws from consideration just days after being picked
President-elect Trump's choice to head the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) was withdrawn from consideration on Tuesday, just three days after Trump announced his nomination. Hillsborough County, Florida Sheriff Chad Chronister Said in X's post He announced Tuesday night that he would instead serve in his current role overseeing the Sunshine State region, which includes Tampa […]
Trump’s DEA nominee withdraws from consideration
President-elect Trump's nominee to head the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced on Tuesday that he was withdrawing from consideration. “It is the honor of a lifetime to be nominated by President-elect @realDonaldTrump to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration,” said Chad Chronister, Sheriff of Hillsborough County, Florida. Said in X's post Tuesday evening. “Over the past […]
Florida Sheriff Chad Chronister withdraws as Trump’s nominee to lead DEA
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister withdrew his name from consideration for President-elect Trump's nomination to head the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. (DEA). “It is the honor of a lifetime to be nominated by President-elect @realDonaldTrump to head the Drug Enforcement Administration,” Chronister wrote in a post on X. “Over the past few days, I have […]
Trump’s DEA pick raises red flags: ‘Disqualifying’
president-elect trump nominated Florida Sheriff Chad Chronister was sworn in as head of the Drug Enforcement Administration on Sunday, sparking pushback from several Republicans. Chronister has been criticized for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, with Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky calling him a “disqualifier.” Most notable is Chronister boasted At the time, the […]
Thomas Massie, conservative commentators vocally oppose Trump’s DEA nominee
Representative Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and several prominent conservatives have spoken out against President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister to head the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. I'm raising it. “I'm going to call them so they can see. President Trump's nominee for head of the Drug Enforcement Administration should be disqualified with […]
Florida Sheriff Chad Chronister Nominated as DEA Administrator by Trump
President-elect Donald Trump announced Saturday that he has appointed Sheriff Chad Chronister of Hillsborough County, Florida, to head the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Chronister, who has worked for the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office for more than 32 years, has “received countless recognitions and awards for keeping our communities safe,” Trump said on Truth Social. […]
‘Should Be Disqualified’: Conservatives Come Out Against Trump’s DEA Pick Over What He Did During COVID
Some conservatives expressed concern Sunday over President-elect Donald Trump's announcement that he would nominate Republican Florida Sheriff Chad Chronister to head the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). President Trump said in a statement Saturday that he plans to nominate Chronister to head the Drug Enforcement Administration in his second administration, and the Florida sheriff will work […]
Trump nominates Florida sheriff Chad Chronister to lead the DEA
President-elect Trump on Saturday nominated Florida Sheriff Chad Chronister to head the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). In a statement shortly after President Trump nominated Kash Patel to replace Christopher Wray as FBI director, he said, “Sheriff Chad Chronister has served the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office for more than 32 years and is a leading […]