Who will be appointed as ATF Director by March 31, 2025?
Blake Masters • 25%
Other Candidate 1 • 25%
Other Candidate 2 • 25%
Position remains unfilled • 25%
Official announcement from the White House or Department of Justice
Blake Masters Considered for ATF Director, a Historically Tough Role, Under President-elect Donald Trump
Dec 6, 2024, 10:04 PM
Blake Masters is reportedly a leading candidate to head the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) under President-elect Donald Trump. Masters has expressed interest in the position and met with Trump's transition team to discuss the role, which has historically been challenging to fill. His passion for firearms is noted as a significant aspect of his candidacy. Sources indicate that the transition team is considering him among other potential candidates for the position.
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Kash Patel • 25%
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Another Trump pick • 25%
External security expert • 25%
Current Deputy Director • 25%
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Agent from 2024 Pennsylvania attempt • 25%
Chad Chronister • 25%
Anthony D'Esposito • 25%
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Kevin McAleenan • 25%
Kirstjen Nielsen • 25%
Elaine Duke • 25%
Position vacant • 25%
Kash Patel • 25%
Christopher Wray • 25%
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Position remains vacant • 25%
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Kash Patel • 25%
Other • 25%
Anthony D'Esposito • 25%
Chad Chronister • 25%
No nominee • 25%
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Sheriff David Clarke • 25%
Tom Homan • 25%
Kris Kobach • 25%
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Rejected • 33%
Withdrawn • 34%