Trump selects veteran law enforcement officer Chad Chronister for DEA administrator

SUMMARY

President-elect Donald Trump has announced his nomination of Florida Sheriff Chad Chronister as the next Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Chronister, a 32-year veteran of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, brings extensive law enforcement experience, including leadership roles as co-chair of the Tampa Bay Regional Domestic Security Task Force and as a member of Florida’s Statewide Council on Human Trafficking. A graduate of the FBI National Academy, he has received numerous commendations for his service. If confirmed, Chronister will oversee efforts to combat the trafficking of illegal substances, including fentanyl and opioids, and strengthen border security. Trump highlighted Chronister’s commitment to public safety, stating he would collaborate with Attorney General Pam Bondi to address the Southern Border crisis and save lives.