President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to call out Wall Street Journal. He pointed that that Sheriff Chad Chronister is no longer his pick for DEA Administrator: “He didn’t pull out; I pulled him out.” President Trump pointed out that he didn’t like how he was treating pastors and his supporters. Some of the negative things Chronister has on his résumé are: Ordered the arrest of a pastor for holding church services during lockdowns. Released a repeat offender who went on to commit murder. Allowed BLM protests while businesses burned. He’s even anti-gun. What a surprise. He’s a real piece of work, this guy. Glad President Trump was the one that removed him. I wonder who suggested him? Looks like the people have some leverage! @realDonaldTrump did the right thing, removing Chad Chronister. Men like this need not be leading if he can’t uphold his oath to the Constitution and people. pic.twitter.com/3WSaNSO1PC — Mike Felker (@felkerm11) December 4, 2024 The Gateway Pundit reports: In a fiery response to critics and the mainstream media, President Donald Trump has clarified the withdrawal of Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister as his nominee for DEA Administrator. Despite Chronister’s claims of voluntarily stepping aside, Trump made it clear: “He didn’t pull out; I pulled him out.” The nomination of Chad Chronister, a Florida sheriff with a history of controversial decisions, ignited fierce backlash among Trump’s grassroots supporters. He was described as a “flip-flopping opportunist” who switched from Democrat to Republican. Many questioned why a figure with a record of actions that seemed at odds with core conservative principles was even considered for such a critical role. As MAGA voters took to social media and conservative outlets sounded the alarm, it became clear that this pick would not stand without a fight. COVID-19 Overreach: Chronister ordered the high-profile arrest of Pastor Dr. Rodney Howard-Browne for holding church services in violation of COVID-19 lockdown orders. Soft on Crime: Under Chronister’s leadership, his office released Joseph Williams, a repeat offender with 35 prior charges, who committed murder shortly after being freed during the pandemic. Weakness on Law and Order: Deputies under his command were criticized for standing down during Black Lives Matter protests as property and businesses were destroyed. Anti-Second Amendment Stance: Chronister is a vocal supporter of red flag gun confiscation policies, using them on numerous occasions. On Tuesday, Chronister released a statement claiming he had withdrawn from consideration due to the responsibilities of his current role in Hillsborough County. “To have been nominated by President-Elect Donald Trump to serve as Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration is the honor of a lifetime,” Chronister wrote. To have been nominated by President-Elect @realDonaldTrump to serve as Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration is the honor of a lifetime. Over the past several days, as the gravity of this very important responsibility set in, I’ve concluded that I must respectfully… pic.twitter.com/bvNF8m9Bh4 — Chad Chronister (@ChadChronister) December 3, 2024