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Florida Sheriff Chad Chronister withdraws as Trump's nominee to lead DEA

Chad Chronister has withdrawn his name from consideration to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration, as he announced on X.
Chronister described the nomination as 'the honor of a lifetime' but decided to step back after reflecting on the responsibility.
He is the second nominee from Donald Trump to withdraw, following former Congressman Matt Gaetz.
Concerns from conservatives about Chronister's actions during the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to the backlash against his nomination.

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