Anthony D’Esposito emerges as possible DEA chief candidate after Trump pick quits

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Rep. Anthony D’Esposito (R-NY) is pitching himself as President-elect Donald Trump’s second choice to head the country’s top federal agency for combating drug trafficking and distribution. 

On Saturday evening, Trump nominated Florida Sheriff Chad Chronister to head the Drug Enforcement Administration during his second term. However, Chronister withdrew his name from consideration for the post on Tuesday, leaving the position open for another candidate. 

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