Sheriff Chad Chronister, Trump’s Pick to Lead D.E.A., Withdraws 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.

Trump Picks Chad Chronister, a Florida Sheriff, as D.E.A. Administrator The announcement of Sheriff Chad Chronister came after President-elect Donald J. Trump said that he would impose tariffs that would stay in place until Canada, Mexico and China halted the flow of drugs and migrants.