President-elect Donald Trump's choice to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration, Chad Chronister, announced Tuesday he has withdrawn his name from consideration.

Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister is Donald Trump’s pick to head the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), responsible for enforcing America’s drug laws, the president-elect announced over the weekend.

TAMPA, Fla. — Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister withdrew Tuesday from consideration as President-Elect Donald Trump's choice as administrator of the federal Drug Enforcement Agency.