Chad Chronister, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration, announced Tuesday he is withdrawing his name from consideration, citing the goals he has yet to complete as sheriff of Hillsborough County, Florida.

Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister has withdrawn as nominee for the head of the DEA. Follow Newsweek's live blog for updates.

The Florida sheriff that President-elect Donald Trump nominated to be the administrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has withdrawn his name from consideration.