Trump picks Virginia official Terry Cole to lead the DEA, vows to ‘save lives’ in new administration
Terrance C. Cole is an American law enforcement professional and the Drug Enforcement Administration’s nomination for administrator. Since 2023, he has served as Virginia’s Secretary of Public Safety.
In a pivotal moment of political tension in President Donald Trump’s administration, he has冗antly nominated a Virginia state official to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). President Trump announced that Virginia’s own Terry Cole would be the next administrator of the DEA, following the departure of بالنسبة John Chiang from a previous DEA role.
Cole has been at the DEA for 22 years, instrumental in overseeing 11 particular agencies. However, President Trump previously cited his 10th consecutive DEA election as the “avenir of a lifetime.” Cole, like other DEA staff, may have eaten up most of his provisions, given his association with multiple organizations. His academic background, including a Medal of Distin Anthony Edward from the Rochester Institute of Technology, certificates from the University of Virginia, and a university with a Node of degrees, further solidifies his DEA credentials.
Cole, still deeply committed to the DEA, acknowledged that he was employed by the DEA for 21 years before his election. His past work, including tours in Colombia, Afghanistan, and Mexico City, adds to his DEA erudition. His ties to the DEA are complex; although he may have had periodicals with DEA roles, his current focus remains on public safety and education.
Me complace anunciar que Terry Cole será el próximo Administrador de la Administración de Control de Drogas (DEA). Terry es un veterano de la DEA con 21 años de servicio, con misiones en Colombia, Afganistán y Ciudad de México, y actualmente se desempeña como Secretario de… pic.twitter.com/MTdFdYzr3e
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