Donald Trump’s DEA Chief: “A Never Trumper Covidian Wokester” – Update, He’s Gone

Update: Chad Chronister has withdrawn his name from the DEA nomination.

Sheriff Chronister, the top law enforcement officer in Hillsborough County, Florida, said in a post on X that he was backing away from the opportunity, which he called “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 withdraw from consideration,” Chronister wrote. He did not elaborate, and Trump’s transition team did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment.

We wish him well in Hillsborough.

Original Story, December 2, 2024

I fell for the hype about Hillsborough Sheriff Chad Chronister being a great pick. Shame on me. He’s an awful pick. Trump must rescind this appointment or fire him quickly if he refuses to do his job. Rick Scott recommended him. The only congressman standing against this pick is Thomas Massie.

In June 2023, Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister responded to Florida’s new immigration law. Senate Bill 1718 went into effect on July 1st last year and includes consequences for those who transport an undocumented migrant and penalties for employers who hire them.

On social media, the sheriff assured residents the agency’s focus is on public safety, not federal immigration enforcement.

“We do not target individuals based on their immigration status – that’s the authority of federal agencies. Our goal is to build trust and foster strong partnerships with all residents regardless of background,” Chronister said.

It’s a message that relieved some people concerned about the new immigration law. They were likely here illegally or tied to someone who was.

“Having the Sheriff coming out and explaining that he’s not going to enforce this law is something positive for the community,” said Ana Lamb, a Hispanic Community activist.

This is the man who will help Pam Bondi secure the border?

There Is More

Chronister’s actions during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic were questionable.

In March 2020, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, under Chronister’s leadership, arrested Dr. Rodney Howard-Browne, a local Tampa Bay pastor, on charges of unlawful assembly and violating public health emergency rules after the pastor held services in defiance of lockdown orders.

As he put the pastor in jail, he released Joseph Williams due to overcrowding. Williams allegedly killed a man the next day.

Additionally, at the height of the BLM riots in Tampa on June 27, 2020, rioters ripped down the gate at the jail’s Sally Port. Prisoners come through that gate into the facility. Maybe the Sheriff should get a job in Minneapolis.

Jail deputies were ordered to stand down as they watched rioters destroy public property. No arrests were made. A deputy said it greatly affected morale.

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This is important. You won’t believe this:

What does this have to do with being a sheriff???

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