Chad Chronister, Donald Trump's pick to run the DEA, withdraws name from consideration
Briefly

Chronister's withdrawal reflects the pressure candidates face when their past actions and political scrutiny align, questioning their suitability for high-profile government roles.
As the gravity of this very important responsibility set in, I've concluded that I must respectfully withdraw from consideration, Chronister stated about his decision.
Chronister's DEA nomination faced backlash due to his previous decisions during the pandemic, specifically his arrest of a pastor violating COVID restrictions.
Concerns grew among conservatives regarding Chronister because of his non-involvement in federal immigration enforcement, along with his pandemic arrest actions.
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