Florida Sheriff Chad Chronister withdrew his candidacy to head the Drug Enforcement Administration on Tuesday after his past coronavirus enforcement and progressive policies came under intense criticism.
Chronister's resignation came days after President-elect Donald Trump nominated him to head the DEA on Sunday. Within just a few days, Chronister boasted over the arrest of a local pastor for violating coronavirus regulations by hosting church services. released Due to social distancing regulations, 165 inmates have had their paid sick leave withheld for unvaccinated deputies; Recommended Social distancing on the boat and even celebrated Pride month.
“The next time a politician loses his eternally loving heart, he can regain himself by obeying the Constitution.”
“It is a once-in-a-lifetime honor to be nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to head the Drug Enforcement Administration,” Chronister said. said “Due to the increasing gravity of this very important responsibility over the past few days, I have respectfully concluded that I must withdraw my consideration,” he said in a Tuesday post about X.
“There is still much work to do for the residents of Hillsborough County and many commitments that I am committed to fulfilling,” Chronister continued. “I am deeply grateful for this appointment and the outpouring of support from the American people, and I look forward to continuing my duties as Hillsborough County Sheriff.”
Chronister faced backlash from prominent voices in the days after his nomination, particularly from Republican Representative Thomas Massey of Kentucky.
“I'm going to call them like when I see them” Massey said In X's Sunday post after the nomination. “President Trump’s nominee for DEA director should be disqualified for ordering the arrest of a pastor who disobeyed coronavirus lockdowns.”
“This sheriff ordered the arrest of a pastor who held a service during the coronavirus panic,” Massey said. said In a post to X on Tuesday in response to a retraction. “He was selected by President Trump to be the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration. I'm glad he's off the table. Next time a politician loses more love than ever, he can redeem himself by following the Constitution.”
Chronister becomes the second Trump presidential candidate to withdraw from their respective bids. Less than two weeks after being nominated in November, former Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz of Florida announced his candidacy for attorney general, claiming he had become a political hindrance to the Trump transition team. Withdrawn.
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