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Chad Chronister, a Florida sheriff, has decided to withdraw from consideration as the head of the D.E.A. due to the significant responsibilities of the position. This decision was made shortly after he was chosen for the role, despite his lack of experience in the agency’s specialized international investigations.
Written by Alan Feuer
Chad Chronister, who was chosen by President-elect Donald J. Trump to head the Drug Enforcement Administration, decided to not pursue the position just three days after being nominated.
Sheriff Chronister, the head of the sheriff’s department in a Florida county that includes Tampa, announced on social media that he is withdrawing from the nomination. He explained that as he realized the seriousness of the responsibility, he decided to change his mind about accepting the nomination.
"I still have a lot of work to do for the people of Hillsborough County and I am dedicated to carrying out various plans and projects," he stated. "I am grateful for the nomination and the overwhelming support from the public, and I am excited to keep serving as Sheriff of Hillsborough County."
With 48 days remaining until Mr. Trump officially becomes President, Sheriff Chronister is the second nominee chosen by Mr. Trump to withdraw from their nomination. Last month, Matt Gaetz, a former Florida congressman, also withdrew his name from consideration for attorney general due to lack of support in the Senate and allegations of sex trafficking and drug use. Additionally, some of Mr. Trump’s other picks are encountering challenges in the Senate approval process.
When Sheriff Chronister was first chosen to lead the D.E.A., it was unexpected due to the agency’s high profile and challenging responsibilities. The D.E.A. conducts operations in over 60 countries and deals with complicated investigations involving Mexican drug cartels and Chinese money laundering schemes.
Even though he had worked in local law enforcement for 30 years, he did not have any experience dealing with the geopolitical side of the drug war. President Trump has made the drug war more difficult by suggesting that he will put tariffs on Mexico and China unless they stop the influx of drugs and immigrants into the US.
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