Chad Cronister, the sheriff nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), has withdrawn his nomination, marking the second appointment by Trump to be canceled. Cronister stated he realized the significant responsibility of the role and decided to step back from the confirmation process. Trump’s decision to appoint Cronister faced criticism from some of his supporters, particularly due to past controversies involving the sheriff during the COVID-19 pandemic. The DEA is part of the Department of Justice.