Trump’s pick to run the DEA, Chad Chronister, withdraws from consideration

Trump's pick of Chronister for the post drew backlash from conservatives.

Chad Chronister, Trump's pick to lead DEA, withdraws from consideration

Chad Chronister has been sheriff of Florida's Hillsborough County since 2017.
CBS News - 20h
Trump disputes his DEA chief pick's withdrawing from consideration

Florida sheriff Chad Chronister announced Tuesday he was withdrawing his name from consideration to run the Drug Enforcement Agency.
ABC News - 13m
Chad Chronister Withdraws as Trump’s Pick to Lead DEA

The announcement by Chad Chronister, a Florida sheriff with virtually no experience in the kinds of complex international investigations the agency handles, comes just three days after his selection.
The New York Times - 18h
Trump's pick to lead the DEA withdraws from consideration

Chad Chronister, President-elect Donald Trump's selection to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration, said Tuesday that he would withdraw from consideration.
NBC News - 16h
Trump’s DEA nominee withdraws from consideration just days after being picked

President-elect Trump’s choice to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced on Tuesday he is withdrawing from consideration just three days after Trump made his nomination known. ...
The Hill - 20h
Trump's DEA nominee withdraws

Politico - 20h
Trump Picks Paul Atkins to Run the S.E.C.

Mr. Atkins, a pro-business conservative, would likely take a lighter regulatory approach than the current chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The New York Times - 14m