Hillsborough County Sherrif Chad Chronister, a COVID-19 mandate enforcer, has withdrawn his name from nomination as head of the Drug Enforcement Agency. Chronister announces via Twitter:
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Many people are wondering who recommended him to President-elect Donald Trump (possible hint below). No one is certain, but the withdrawal is a positive sign. This guy was one of the worst sheriffs in Florida for COVID-19 enforcement, and leans left under the mask of leaning right.
For President Trump this withdrawal is a slight hiccup, and he will likely not be happy with the person who recommended the nomination.
“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. There is more work to be done for the citizens of Hillsborough County and a lot of initiatives I am committed to fulfilling. I sincerely appreciate the nomination, outpouring of support by the American people, and look forward to continuing my service as Sheriff of Hillsborough County.”
Our country is fortunate to have @PamBondi as President @realDonaldTrump nominee for US Attorney General. She is such a selfless servant who will be tireless in keeping us all safe. pic.twitter.com/i9bF3SCHAP
— Chad Chronister (@ChadChronister) November 22, 2024
Phew!
The Surgeon General designate needs to do the same.
And the Labor Secretary after that.
I have to wonder who is doing the vetting/recommending. With Chronister it wouldn’t have taken much to discover why he shouldn’t have even been on a short list.
Ditto the SG and Labor nominees.
“Why he shouldn’t have been on the short list”
I Agree with you Betsy! He shouldn’t have been on any list. Not only did he arrest the pastor but also,
“Moreover, Chronister bolstered his office’s DEI programs, emphasizing diversity in recruitment efforts. In 2015, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office launched a recruitment effort focusing on diversity, aiming to “better reflect” the community it serves.”
“Chronister has even supported red-flag gun confiscation policies and has reportedly utilized them multiple times. In 2020, his office worked with the Tampa Police Department to serve a Risk Protection Order, a tool used to strip law-abiding citizens’ 2nd Amendment rights under the guise of preventing individuals deemed a ‘threat’ from accessing firearms.”
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/12/just-woke-gun-grabbing-tyrant-chad-chronister-who/
Gun confiscation was just one red flag, T.
The wretched things were everywhere in plain sight.
I’m suspecting Susie Wiles, prospective Chief of Staff; or, maybe, there’s a DeSantis connection, but whatever the case, Bondi is relevant, too.
That name crossed my mind too.
I’ve been praying President Trump announced Mike Rowe as Labor Secretary.
Oh now…that would be a pick, my brother.
Whether he’d take it is something else…
But the confirmation hearings would be an absolute hoot.
It would be awesome to see him fencing with defenseless amateurs.
Or how about “Trade School Czar”? Or something along that line.
Does anyone know who recommended Bondi?
Susan Wiles and Pam Bondi worked for the same DC lobbyist!
So who is vetting the vetting? Asking for a friend….
The silo that President Trump is in. Always has been.
The calls are coming from inside the house…
Don Jr? Heard Bondi was a friend of Don’s former gf, Kimberly Gilfoyle?
Former? When did they split? (good riddance, if true)
Now it’s time to CAN Pam Bondi — She is a non-MAGA in the guise of MAGA.
Sundance, is it ok to post links? This one lists all the red flags for this nominee.
https://x.com/SpenceRogers/status/1863315977766580547
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If you edit out the “x” and replace with “twitter”, your link will show….
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The pic of him with all the rainbow bracelets on his arm was the nutcracker for me, plus his marital ties; saw the Spence Rogers tweet, too, it wasn’t needed for my needs, been ’round this block too many times; his marital ties make him a liberal by default.
Thank you, didn’t know about the twitter\x trick.
Welcome Spero!
Bring on Grady.
While I love Sheriff Grady Judd (and Florida), I’m starting to get Florida overload. There are other states.
We really can’t spare any good law enforcement.. the cities are like LA was in the 90s..
I would like to see a truly MAGA from IL, that would shake things up.
From a old native of Florida, I love Grady Judd, he’s in your face if you break the law, it would be Polk County’s loss,
but USA ‘s gain!
The intricacies involved are quite “ the spectacle “
This is quite something to witness.
Cheers!
If it ain’t difficult, we will find a way!
I hear Hunter Biden is available, and has unique insight on the problems of drug addiction
I hear he knows a lot about squatters rights in California as well.
Win!
If Bondi recommended, her nomination should be immediately withdrawn.
I suspect her nomination was a thank-you for her support during the impeachment trial, when she was one of Trump’s lawyers. He should have thanked her with a McDonald’s meal (leftovers from what RFK refused to eat) and moved on.
Palafox, RFK Jr destroyed a Big Mac meal, w some fresh, hot fries dripping in beef tallow, then went and pumped out 20 pull ups and 100 sit-ups, for good measure🇺🇸🍎
I don’t think she will go the course. Too much is known and being discussed about her.
Hope you’re right !
Super-sized fries served through the drive through window.
She’s a mistake that I hope will get corrected before confirmation. She’s a scrupulous grifter.
Attorney General as a thank you for support – after what he went through with Sessions and Barr? That would really surprise me.
It’s looking like Jeb Bush really did a piece of work on Florida.
He was first appointed by Rick Scott, not JEB.
I’m saying the Bush family really got their tentacles deep into Florida to make it a RINO incubator.
New florida resident here….learning so much about the corruption in this state…almost makes NJ looks good…LOL…
Welcome, been on the best coast of fl. for 25 years. Left from exit 91 on GSP and never looked back.
Pray and help others.
I am guessing he failed the background checks big-time, and was given an opportunity to bow out gracefully.
Being “woke adjacent,” it is not hard to imagine what skeletons he has hanging in his closet.
Wouldn’t those have been done prior to naming him? I’m really starting to get the distinct impression this “we’ve had a TT/vetting team active since summer”, messaging out of the campaign in sept and oct was mostly garbage.
Good riddance.
LOL so was the hint Pam Bondi?
Exactly what I thought
Im thinking Sundance greatly dislikes Pam Bondi
If you have been here for any length of time, you would understand Sundance’s completely justified contempt of and concern about Ms. Bondi!! Take a look at who in the Republican establishment is supporting her nomination and then ask yourself WHY?!!!
yes, BarbieBondoBondi is one of the most corrupt women in politics. I’d put her right up there with Hitlary Clinton.
No. Just No.
Exactly.
I wanted Paxton – but read he didn’t want the job. There have to be others better than her and maybe Trump could use his skills to get them confirmed despite the RINOS. She’ll probably sail through confirmation, unfortunately.
One would think that after his disastrous appointments in his first term (a list too long and too painful to recite here), Trump would be more aware of potential appointees who are truly MAGA, especially those from his home state of Florida. I fear we may be going down the same road we traveled in 2017 with Trump being too trusting of career politicians who clearly support themselves above and beyond anyone else.
New here?
she is not trustworthy
Brittany Eugene.
Really?
Everyone knows Sundance LOVES fake, lying govt slugs who abuse their authority and office in shredding every legal protection of law in cooking up bogus prosecution against innocent individuals.
Besides, “dislikes” is such a harsh term.
And not just him!
As soon as we heard the name Pam Bondi, Sundance didn’t need to say a word, we all already knew. At least anyone who comes to the treehouse regularly.
Search box at top of page….
Is your friend. 👩🏫👩🏫🤷♀️💁
We all do. She’s fake MAGA and will stab President Trump in the back first chance she gets.
She’s not even a fighter. She’s a bimbo Barbie. The Deep State is laughing at her nomination.
Check out the George Zimmerman case in the archives search here. You will see why law abiding, deep thinking non-pretending people greatly dislike Pam Bondi.
What’s wrong with Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd? Where is he?
My take is, he likes being Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd…
And what a magnificent Polk County Sheriff he is.
Grady Judd rules Polk County the way all of this nations county’s should be run. No quarter given to thugs, criminals, grifters. He abides by the laws enacted to protect the People living in Polk County. Is one of the largest Counties in the state, and between 2 of the most liberal politically run in Fla, Hillsborough-Tampa, and Orange-Orlando, both cesspools of major organized crime and the influx of illegals and Northeast transplanted relocators brings out the criminal elements. Thank GOD he hires the best law enforcement people in the state.
So it looks like Bondi recommended him…
“outpouring of support by the American people”
Or was the message from the American people that we didn’t want him heard? The only folks supporting this nomination were leftists…and of course Bondi. (Redundant)
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She needs to go!
Trump surely knows.
Will he give the referrer more rope to hang themselves? We’ll see.
If I am understanding what Sundance is implying, then this could be a win-win for MAGA.! A terrible nominee for DEA has read the tea laves and withdrawn his name AND President Trump might be second guessing his nomination of Pam Bondi if this is the kind of person she encouraged him to nominate!!
A “two-fer” if you will!!
From your lips to Trump’s brain.
This goes back pretty far to the DeBartalo Family former owners of the 49ers who Chronister is married to Eddie’s daughter I believe. Donald Trump pardoned DeBartalo in a prior term. This was the favor in return by Nominating his Son in law. Not to mention he donated a ton of money to the Campaign.
Favor in return for a pardon? I would think DeBartalo owes President Trump many favors for a pardon, not the other way around. Plenty of people donated a lot of cash and don’t receive favors, that sounds a lot like br*bery, and President Trump cannot be bought. No, this was a very very bad recommendation.
I donated and got a coffee mug in return.
My guess is that the Florida megadonor club are feathering their nest inside the Trump administration.
Sure seems that way. It’s getting incestuous.
“…for COVID-19 enforcement, and leans left under the mask of leaning right” (I see what you did there!)
His statement is gobblygook. He doesn’t explain why he is withdrawing. PDJT must have changed his mind and told him to get out.
No need to go into detail about why he withdrew. All he need do is politely decline, and that’s the end of it. By doing so early it shows the Trump team respect, and provides them ample time to vet their other choices.
Quite true
Public drug educatoion will win 10x over enforcement. Finish the border wall. Charge 1000 dollars per vehicle inspection and processing fee. Give USBP sufficient resources and positive guidance to be successful in policing the border.
Probably a Pam Bondi recommendation! BTW, Ron DeSantis had to remove the Hillsborough County State Attorney because he refused to prosecute criminals! The Hillsborough Sheriff and State Attorney typically work together in Florida!
I’m more interested in who got to him and asked him to withdraw. Possible hint above, or the Trump people got a call from Gaetz, DeSantis or Byron Donalds. Looks like there’s more guard rails up this time.
President Trump and Don Jr were both getting hammered over at Truth Social over his pick. Looks like they listened.
as they should have … now do BarbieBondi
Maybe some hammering about Bondi is in order.
One of those 🔨 hammers was mine….😎
Now go drop the hammer on Bondi 😉
Got the hint Sundance :):)
”Many people are wondering who recommended him to President-elect Donald Trump (possible hint below).“
Pam Bondi picture.
Thank God! If not Pam being the nominater, then take a look at who he is married to. He is married to the daughter of Edward DeBartolo Jr, previous 49ers owner and someone who DJT pardoned in his first term.
Oops!
Seems like President Trump did Mr. DeBartolo a solid-he doesn’t owe him anything more than that.
You could say the same thing about Jared’s father, but yet he got a job in the new administration.
I would love to know who is on the recommendation committee?
Thank God it’s not Chris Christy this time!
Yesssss, cuz they stink!
I’m actually surprised at several nominees, and PTrump’s acceptance of them.
I know he has a lot on his plate, but this is so critical, and so far, I don’t understand the logic.
As soon as I seen the “Look below”, I instantly knew who it was.
FILTHY LIBERAL
PAM BONDI
Evil Hag would have gladly put innocent GZ in Prison to cover her CORRUPTION.
Ask Bondi who Brittany Eugene is..
Pam’s recommendation for Secretary of Education?
Half-sisters Brittany Diamond Eugene and Rachel Jeantel,
So, if this is who she recommends for DEA, who would she bring into/promote within the Justice Department as AG? It is tempting to say she has already failed right out of the box, but she hasn’t even stepped INTO the box yet. Strike one while still in the dugout. Someone close to her should whisper in her ear to withdraw now with dignity. It will only get worse.
She didn’t nominate herself.
The “I-4” pals.
Thick as thieves down here, so to speak.
It’s really pathetic when TwiXter does a better job vetting some of these people that the inner circle.
I remain waiting for the first 100 days.
Once again, the inner circle have their own agenda. We don’t seem to be a top priority for some of them.
🤦🏻♀️
Not sure if it’s the case here but oftentimes one look at the mandatory financial disclosure forms is all it takes to have some nominees running for the exit.
That went over like a lead buffoon.
A veritable hanging chad, needed less bonding
Good one!!!
I think whoever recommended this person also recommended the other bad picks like Pam Bondi (which I think this was Trump’s Chief of Staff, Susie Wiles?)
Wiles and Bondi working as a tag team.
if the rat making the recommendation was Pam Bondi she should be removed from nomination. I would love to know the vetting process being used….Pam Bondi casually mentions a name and Trump is off to the races?
Well you’re close, she recommends a name while winking and giving President Trump a wry little smile all while talking to him in a sultry voice.
Bright side is weed it out early.
I can’t really get down with someone who weaponized the government, to it’s most foul ends, to target/railroad an innocent person.
Which is why this Bondi situation is really bad. President Trump is an innocent person targeted/railroaded by government.
I wish Pam Bondi would withdraw. What a waste. Gaetz is 100x times better. I would’ve thought Ken Paxton would be the AG choice but I think he is gonna knock Cornyn out of the senate in 2026. Gthfoh Cornyn!
We can only hope Paxton is successful at knocking Cornyn out.
Good riddance.
All the aggressive Vax enforcers need shaming and accountability. And never near positions of authority.
No ‘forgive and forget. ‘
With Chad’s upcoming free time he might consider some reading: https://oversight.house.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12.04.2024-SSCP-FINAL-REPORT.pdf
Good.
My first thoughts were that Bondi had recommended this pick.
If true, it worries me that she will be a disaster as AG. If this person is who she has confidence in what does that mean for the revamping the DS.
I’m thinking that some of these picks are designed to Fail once Sunlight is cast upon them – same goes for the whacky pro mask loser for one of the health positions under RFK –
Pam Bondi will also be exposed by her actions, that’s why PDJT has such strong folks in AG position 2 and 3- same with Rubio , he will be exposed by his actions also but PDJT hasall important areas covered by his special envoys –
There are many ways to get the team you want on the field and it would be ludicrous to think PDJT was going to put the lineup he wanted out initially-
More to this than meets the eye –
I’m with PDJT – he’s no dope and has more info and insight than all of us combined .
but why put us through this? Do they think it’s fun or what? Or is the #2 and #3, as someone said earlier, the best spot for who you really want to do the real work?
Maybe they are to draw fire?
The other teams opposition research is burning time and money when they can least afford it. They are defeated psychologically, in debt and their big donors are pissed and running for cover.
History is prolog.
As CIC, PTrump has to delegate. It his delegates that worry me. Obviously some can’t be trusted, and yet he does. That worries me too.
We will know within 30 days if Pam is going to be a kick ass AG on a mission or if she is Barr in a skirt by if she dumps most if not all of the career lawyers in the DOJ day 1, that Garland is asking to stay on.
In the end this could be PT Achilles Heel.
Lets hope not as investigating/prosecuting is job one if the DS is going to be eradicated from our Republic.
We already know now.
She’s going to be just as bad as Keebler Elf Sessions.
worse, he just left his post, she will be pro active.
In addition he is pro-DEI
Supports red flag gun confiscation
Refused to arrest BLM rioters
Soft on immigration
Arrested a pastor for holding services during covid lockdowns
who ever vetted this nutjob and recommended him should be FIRED. But….does President Trump not see the resumes? Are they already HIDING sh*t from him? This makes him look bad. Top chief should know who he is hiring
Maybe time to stop blaming it all on other people, after all didn’t the PEDJT pardon’d this guys dad in term one, so couldn’t have been entirely unaware of him.
The guy says the right has gone too far right LOL. Is he serious , the right aren’t far right at all , most are centrists . The left refers to anybody that isn’t pro communism a far right extremist .
This guys a moron .
He’s a leftist
Redundant statement. 😄
Not such a nice guy, is he?
I don’t think Bondi is the right person for her upcoming position.
Bondi is a blonde bimbo who hangs out in Trump’s circle as a groupie. That’s her claim to fame, not her law knowledge!
Oh my God, give “Legally and Naturally Blonde” Bondi a chance. I cannot believe the misogyny on this page! Yes, she was bad on the Zimmerman case, and should apologize, but it’s time to move on from 12 years ago. Don’t give Democrats and the media, but I repeat myself, any more ammunition.
Sorry, this isn’t time for taking chances on losers.
Great. So what happened to Matt Gaetz??
George Zimmerman couldn’t move on. His life was destroyed. There is nowhere in America he can go and not be recognized, or worse, abused because so many people still believe he hunted and killed a black child.
Pam Bondi is responsible for all of it.
What about the Judge and Jury? Do they have any responsibility?
Did you have the same opinion when Trump picked Jeff Sessions or Bill Barr. No one did more damage to Trump and the Administration than Bill Barr!
Jeff Sessions didn’t have a track record like BondoBarbieBondi does.
Why would you pick someone without a track record?
Sessions didn’t have the SAME track record. In fact, he was quite admired as a senator, not that that says much.
One can hope that hopeless Bondi withdraws from consideration for AG. Somehow I doubt the ladder climber will.
A Biden administration appointee has agreed to lock in hybrid work protections for tens of thousands of Social Security staff, part of a slew of organized labor efforts that complicate President-elect Donald Trump’s efforts to reshape the federal workforce.
The American Federation of Government Employees, a union representing 42,000 Social Security Administration workers, reached an agreement with the agency last week that will protect telework until 2029 in an updated contract, according to a message to its members viewed by Bloomberg.
The new deal, signed by President Joe Biden’s just-departed SSA Commissioner Martin O’Malley, will let workers “maintain current levels of telework,” AFGE chapter president Rich Couture wrote.
Under those current arrangements, in-office requirements range from two to five days per week, varying by job, according to people familiar who spoke on condition of anonymity because the new agreement has not been publicized.
https://archive.is/3OpP0#selection-1391.0-1397.66
This absolutely infuriates me!! How can a lame duck President sign off on a contract for Federal workers that will not expire until AFTER his successor leaves office?!
Guaranteed there is a work around.
Bondi! Ain’t even been confirmed and already building her own DS network. If she put POTUS up to this, hope he gives her the boot.
Well if she is the one who put this knuckle head up … just exactly WHAT are her leanings? I’m telling ya, she gives me bad vibes. I’m all for women, but I’d like smart ones.