President-elect Donald Trump recently announced that he has withdrawn his support for Chad Chronister, his previous pick to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). This decision came after Chronister stated that he had removed himself from consideration for the position.
Trump cited his dissatisfaction with Chronister's interactions with his pastors and other supporters as the reason for pulling his support. The President-elect specifically referenced an incident during the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic when Chronister arrested a Tampa-area pastor for violating a local lockdown ordinance.
Chronister's stance on enforcing safety measures during the pandemic led to backlash from a segment of the Republican Party that opposed such restrictions. This opposition likely influenced Trump's decision to retract his support for Chronister.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump expressed his displeasure with the Wall Street Journal's coverage of the situation. He criticized the publication for highlighting Chronister's withdrawal as a setback for him, emphasizing that he had made the decision to pull Chronister from consideration.
Trump also took the opportunity to highlight his recent presidential victory, questioning the Journal's focus on what he perceived as a minor issue. He criticized the publication's overall coverage of him, suggesting that they have not portrayed him positively in years.
Overall, Trump's decision to withdraw support for Chronister and his subsequent comments on social media reflect the ongoing tensions within the Republican Party regarding pandemic-related policies and the media's portrayal of his administration.
