On Saturday, President Donald Trump nominated Florida Sheriff Chad Chronister to lead the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
Chronister, who was first appointed by then-Florida Governor Rick Scott, was subsequently elected two more times. He has served with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office for 32 years.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office website shares a long list of Chronister’s impressive accomplishments and honors.
Trump announced the news on Truth Social.
“I am pleased to nominate Sheriff Chad Chronister for Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). For over 32 years, Sheriff Chad Chronister has served the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, and received countless commendations and awards for keeping his community SAFE.”
“A proud graduate of the FBI National Academy’s 260th Session, Chad is Co-Chairman of the Regional Domestic Security Task Force for Region IV Tampa Bay, Council Member of the Florida Attorney General’s Statewide Council on Human Trafficking, Chairman of the Criminal Justice Sub-Committee, Vice-Chairman of the Hillsborough County Public Safety Coordinating Council, and Vice-Chairman of the Hillsborough County Public Schools Citizen Oversight Committee.”
“As DEA Administrator, Chad will work with our great Attorney General, Pam Bondi, to secure the Border, stop the flow of Fentanyl, and other Illegal Drugs, across the Southern Border, and SAVE LIVES. Congratulations to Chad, his wife Nikki, and two wonderful sons!”
Sheriff Chronister shared his reaction on X, stating, “It is the honor of a lifetime to be nominated by President @realDonaldTrump to serve as the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, and I am deeply humbled by this opportunity to serve our nation. ”
It is the honor of a lifetime to be nominated by President @realDonaldTrump to serve as the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, and I am deeply humbled by this opportunity to serve our nation. pic.twitter.com/X5lslYyF1U
— Chad Chronister (@ChadChronister) December 1, 2024
Florida’s Attorney General Ashley Moody added her praise of Chronister following the announcement.
Congratulations to my friend and my outstanding sheriff, @ChadChronister on being appointed DEA Administrator. Chad has fought on the frontlines of the opioid crisis, and I know his leadership and decades of experience will be invaluable as we work to combat the flow of Mexican fentanyl into our county.”
Congratulations to my friend and my outstanding sheriff, @ChadChronister on being appointed DEA Administrator. Chad has fought on the frontlines of the opioid crisis, and I know his leadership and decades of experience will be invaluable as we work to combat the flow of Mexican…
— AG Ashley Moody (@AGAshleyMoody) December 1, 2024
