There’s a new sheriff in town. Just not the kind America was asking for.
Milwaukee County Sheriff/Fox News contributor/Blue Lives Matter champion David Clarke was tapped by President Donald Trump for a job in the Department of Homeland Security. Clarke has been one of Trump’s loudest supporters. Given the president’s proclivity for doling out cushy bureaucratic jobs to friends and relatives, it’s a perfect fit.
Professionally, Clarke is best known for wearing too much flair and letting people die in his jail. In his spare time, though, he’s a twitter enthusiast. We at BTRtoday believe social media offers a window into the soul. With that in mind, here are some of the sheriff’s greatest hits.
I knew Donald Trump would be a GREAT President. He reached it faster than anticipated however. Damn this is going to be a great 8 years! pic.twitter.com/fLOrvtLPRx
— David A. Clarke, Jr. (@SheriffClarke) January 25, 2017
Five days after Trump’s inauguration, Clarke’s hopes were high. You can feel the innocence of the moment, before the Flynn firing, Comey memo, classified information leaks and every goddamn thing in between. Where did those years go? Bonus points for the crappy meme and clipart snowflakes.
Several taunted me at Women's riot. I dared those creeps to do something. They knew better & kept it to verbal insults. No cops to be found.
— David A. Clarke, Jr. (@SheriffClarke) January 22, 2017
Flex those internet muscles, sheriff. That Women’s March drew a big crowd of intimidating characters, but you showed them. In not responding back, though, the taunting marchers invalidated your go-to move of throwing them in jail and denying them water.
17Jun1936 Hitler united all police forces under one commander. Obama trying to do the same using DOJ to federalize local police. Wake up!
— David A. Clarke, Jr. (@SheriffClarke) July 5, 2015
Recipe for GOP pundit stew, 2008-2016: In a large bowl, stir in vague historical reference. Mix with comparison of Obama to Hitler and Nazis. Garnish with exhortation for sheeple to wake up. Serve take hot.
Before long, Black Lies Matter will join forces with ISIS to being down our legal constituted republic. You heard it first here.
— David A. Clarke, Jr. (@SheriffClarke) October 28, 2015
This tweet is a Fox News producer’s wet dream. ISIS fighters invading our country, teaming up with Black Lives Matter, ripping the Constitution to shreds and destroying the country as we know it? Grab the Kleenex. I can’t tell which is better, the unintentional typo (being) or the sarcastic intentional one (Lies). I SEE WHAT YOU DID THERE, SHERIFF! And just in case you have any doubt in Clarke’s foresight, take his word for it–he WILL be right again.
@SheriffClarke https://t.co/PrAu27sHId I have been right on every call I have made about these subversives. I will be right again.
— David A. Clarke, Jr. (@SheriffClarke) October 28, 2015
Cheers to you, sheriff. Here’s hoping your new position comes with a gag order.
