DEA pick, Trump pick, pulls his name. Chad Chronister.

[applegrove]

Past statements showed he was a-political or not a huge Trumper. CNN

[LeftInTX]

1. He should just make El Chapo head of the DEA

[Oneear]

2. DEA Pick Who will be the head for Marijuana Department

I hope that America knows that our Tax Dollars have paid for a Green House at Ole Miss that Grows Weed for some Time. I wish Donald Trump could pick a Person who would promote growth for patients who do not have Medicine to help or want Natural Medicine. Compassion Understanding Hope

[tishaLA]

3. He just un-nominated himself

Emptywheel posted on Bluesky. It coincides with the decision to let FBI background checks go forward.

[superpatriotman]

4. Only the best people

Out of his donor base, ass-kissers and tv personalities.

[dsc]

5. He had enforced COVID restrictions

which is what did him in.

[soandso]

9. Yes, I read that, too

Arrested a pastor who held a church service. Thomas Massie opposed him.

[flvegan]

6. I'm amazed it wasn't Grady Judd in the first place.

I mean, if he's looking for a "hardass" Florida sheriff, Grady LOVES the press and cameras.

[Zorro]

8. Grady's an "entertainer" just like TFA

He just might be the next batter up.

[Zorro]

7. He's also married into the billionaire DeBartolo family

I think that might have played into his decision. It would if I were him.