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5 Frightening Facts About Trump’s Homeland Security Choice, Sheriff Clarke

Nearly a month after Donald Trump won the most sacred office in the land, the president-elect has set his eyes on potential candidates for top Cabinet positions.

However, one of the most troubling picks is controversial Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke, who has made a name for himself criticizing the Black Lives Matter movement. In one instance, the conservative pundit called activists “sub-human creeps” for protesting against police brutality.

However, in recent months, Clarke has dominated headlines for four inmate deaths in the county jail he operates. The most high-profile case involved 38-year-old Terrill Thomas, whose April 24 death due to dehydration was ruled a homicide in September.

In this latest Atlanta Black Star original, we expose more horrible details about this potential Cabinet member.

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