President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration, Chad Chronister, has withdrawn from consideration just two days after his selection was announced. Chronister, who is the sheriff in Hillsborough County, Florida, cited the “gravity” of the job as the reason for his decision. He had initially called it the “honor of a lifetime” to be chosen for the position, but he has since reconsidered. This is the second Trump administration pick to withdraw, following former Republican U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz who dropped out of contention for attorney general. Gaetz’s withdrawal was due to questions about whether he could be confirmed by the Senate. The reasons behind Chronister’s withdrawal have not been fully disclosed, but he stated that he must respectfully withdraw from consideration after realizing the importance of the responsibility. This is a developing story and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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Trump’s selected leader for Drug Enforcement Administration steps down
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