Sheriff Chad Chronister on Tuesday announced he was withdrawing from consideration to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration, just four days after President-elect Donald Trump announced he would nominate him to lead the Justice Department agency.
Chad Chronister becomes second nominee to withdraw from confirmation process
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Mr. Chronister said in response on social media that the nomination was an "honor of a lifetime" and that he was "deeply humbled by this opportunity to serve our nation."
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