President-elect Donald J. Trump on Saturday chose Chad Chronister, a veteran Florida sheriff, to be his administration’s top drug enforcement official, tasking him with delivering on campaign promises to curb the flow of fentanyl and other illegal drugs into the country.
Appointed sheriff of Hillsborough County in 2017 by Gov.
Rick Scott, the Republican who is now a senator, and re-elected twice, Sheriff Chronister has served on state and regional law enforcement boards, including the Florida Statewide Drug Policy Advisory Council.
“For over 32 years, Sheriff Chad Chronister has served the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and received countless awards for keeping his community SAFE,” Mr. Trump wrote in a social media post announcing his choice.
Mr. Trump repeatedly highlighted the opioid crisis during his campaign, framing it as a major national security threat.
Persons:
Donald J, Trump, Chad Chronister, Rick Scott, Sheriff Chronister, Sheriff Chad Chronister, Mr
Organizations:
Saturday, Gov, Republican, Sheriff, Florida Statewide, Policy, “, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s, SAFE
Locations:
Florida, Hillsborough County, China, Mexico, Canada, U.S