Trump's DEA pick withdraws from consideration

• Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) called for Chronister's disqualification on X, citing the arrest of a pastor "who defied COVID lockdowns."

What he's saying: Chronister wrote on X "the gravity of this very important responsibility set in" and he had concluded that he must respectfully withdraw from consideration.

• "There is more work to be done for the citizens of Hillsborough County and a lot of initiatives I am committed to fulfilling. I sincerely appreciate the nomination, outpouring of support by the American people, and look forward to continuing my service as Sheriff of Hillsborough County," he added.

State of play: The DEA chief would be the Trump administration's point person for containing the fentanyl crisis, according to the administration.

• Chronister won praise from officials including Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody for his work combating the highly addictive, man-made opioid, which is a leading cause of death in the U.S.
• Representatives for the Trump transition team did not immediately respond to Axios' request for comment.

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