title: SHERIFF DAVID CLARKE Picked For Key Position In Trump Administration..Aren’t We Lucky!
text: What a great pick by the Trump administration!The Trump administration tapped Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke to serve as assistant secretary of the Department of Homeland Security for partnership and engagement.Clarke, a tough-talking, conservative firebrand recognized by his penchant for cowboy hats, announced the appointment during an interview with a local Wisconsin radio station Wednesday afternoon. I m both honored and humbled to be a appointed to this position by [DHS Sec. John Kelly], working for the Trump administration in this position,  Clarke told WISN Milwaukee.Clarke will begin in the position in June. The position does not require Senate confirmation.Clarke, a Trump loyalist who served as a surrogate during the campaign, was one of three black speakers who endorsed President Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention. He is a vocal proponent of gun rights with close ties to the National Rifle Association.His name has been floated as a possible replacement to former FBI Director James Comey, but the announcement Wednesday scraps those rumors.We re so happy Sheriff Clarke is joining the Trump administration!Read more: WFB