Trump used ‘forceful hand’ to oust DEA pick after hearing ‘concerns’ about his arrest of pastor
President-elect Donald Trump used a “forceful hand” to get his Drug Enforcement Agency pick to drop out on Tuesday after hearing “concerns” about his record, sources
Trump contradicts Chad Chronister; insists he ‘pulled’ him from DEA over pastor’s arrest
Donald Trump is insisting that Chad Chronister didn’t withdraw as a candidate for head of the Drug Enforcement Agency, but rather that he himself “pulled” the nomination after learning the Hillsborough County sheriff arrested a pastor for violating the COVID lockdown in 2020.
Trump’s DEA choice pulls his nomination
Chad Chronister, Donald Trump's pick to run the Drug Enforcement Administration, said Tuesday he was withdrawing his name from consideration, becoming the second person selected by the president-elect to bow out quickly after being nominated for a position requiring Senate confirmation.
Trump's pick Chad Chronister withdraws from DEA nomination, cites commitment to local duties
Sheriff Chad Chronister from Hillsborough withdrew his candidacy for Administrator of the US Drug Enforcement Administration. He cited his commitment to local initiatives as the reason. The decision drew mixed reactions.
Trumps DEA Pick Chad Chronister Withdraws After Covid Criticisms
US President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Chad Chronister, has withdrawn his name from consideration.
Thomas Massie, conservative commentators vocally oppose Trump's DEA nominee
Rep. Thomas Massie opined that the Florida sheriff Trump tapped to helm the DEA "should be disqualified for ordering the ...
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Trump says he pulled the plug on Chronister after Hillsborough sheriff announced DEA nomination withdrawal
Chad Chronister, Donald Trump’s pick to run the Drug Enforcement Administration, has withdrawn his name from consideration ...
Thomas Massie lone Republican calling out Trump’s DEA pick
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) became the only Republican congressman who disagreed with Trump's pick of Chad Chronister for the ...
Outgoing GOP congressman seeks role as Trump's drug czar after first nominee falls through
N.Y., is gunning to be the next leader of President-elect Donald Trump's Drug Enforcement Agency, after Trump's first nominee ...
Trump's pick to run the DEA withdraws his name from consideration. Trump says he pulled the plug
Chad Chronister, Donald Trump's pick to run the Drug Enforcement Administration, has withdrawn his name from consideration ...
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As McConnell steps down from leadership, Thomas Massie will represent KY well | Opinion
There is one official who comes to mind, not from the Senate but from the House: Congressman Thomas Massie. Like ...
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MAGA vows to oust any ‘spineless’ Trump nominees who supported even basic COVID measures
Chronister abused his power; he’s unfit to lead the DEA.” Sen. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.)—one of the most vocal opponents to ...
Why Trump lost his choice to lead the DEA after just three days
While Matt Gaetz ended his bid to lead the Justice Department after eight days, Chad Chronister ended his bid to lead the DEA ...
Duluth man takes last-minute plea deal in criminal sexual conduct case
Clint Franklin Massie, 49, pleaded guilty to four counts of assaulting children he knew through church, family, instead of ...