Chad Chronister, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration, said Tuesday he will withdraw his nomination for the post.
Chronister, who served as sheriff in Hillsborough County, Florida, announced plans to decline the nomination. Type in X Tuesday evening.
“The candidate was nominated by the elected president @realDonaldTrump Serving as Drug Enforcement Administration Administrator is the honor of a lifetime,” Chronister wrote. “Over the past few days, due to the weight of this very important responsibility, I have come to the conclusion that I must respectfully decline consideration. “
Chronister noted the ongoing work needed to serve the people of Hillsborough County “and the many initiatives I am committed to accomplishing.”
Trump has announced his intention to nominate Chronister to serve as the next DEA administrator on Saturday.
A spokesman for Trump’s transition team did not immediately respond to a request for comment.