President-elect Trump on Saturday nominated Florida Sheriff Chad Chronister to head the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
In a statement shortly after President Trump nominated Kash Patel to replace Christopher Wray as FBI director, he said, “Sheriff Chad Chronister has served the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office for more than 32 years and is a leading figure in the community.'' I have received countless recognitions and awards for my commitment to safety.” director.
“A proud graduate of the 260th session of the FBI National Academy, Chad is co-chair of the Tampa Bay Region IV Regional Domestic Security Task Force and serves on the Florida Attorney General’s Statewide Council on Human Trafficking. , the Sub-Chairman of the Committee on Criminal Justice, the Vice-Chairman of the Hillsborough County Public Safety Coordinating Council, and the Vice-Chairman Committee of the Hillsborough County Public Schools Citizen Oversight Committee,” he continued.
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President-elect Trump announced Saturday that he will nominate Hillsborough County, Florida Sheriff Chad Chronister to head the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). (Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office)
President Trump said Chronister will work with Pam Bondi, his nominee for attorney general after Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew his candidacy, to “secure the border and prevent fentanyl and other illegal drugs from crossing the southern border.” “We will work together to stop the flow of water and save lives.”
Congratulations to Chad, his wife Nikki, and their two wonderful sons! ” he added.
Chronister called his nomination “the honor of a lifetime” in a statement posted on social media.
“I am extremely humbled by this opportunity to serve our country,” he added.
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President Trump said Chronister will work with Pam Bondi, his nominee for attorney general after Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew his candidacy, to “secure the border and prevent fentanyl and other illegal drugs from crossing the southern border.” “We will work together to stop the flow of water and save lives.” (Kenna Betancourt/AFP)
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Chronister was appointed chief of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office by then-Florida Governor Rick Scott in 2017 and has been re-elected twice.
