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    David Clarke Steps Down As Milwaukee Sheriff To 'Pursue Other Opportunities'

    The conservative gun rights advocate and prominent Trump supporter resigned Thursday in a letter that consisted of a single sentence. The move was greeted with some cheers and lots of speculation.
    by Colin Dwyer Sep 01, 2017 2 minutes
    David Clarke Jr., seen here at a National Rifle Association conference in Atlanta earlier this year, resigned his position as sheriff of Milwaukee County on Thursday. / Scott Olson / Getty Images

    David Clarke Jr., a prominent supporter and campaign supporter of President Trump, drew an end to his controversial tenure as Milwaukee County sheriff Thursday, submitting his resignation to the county clerk in a letter that consisted of a single sentence.

    "Pursuant to Wis. Stat. §17.01," , according to Clerk George L. Christenson, "this communication is submitted at the notice of my resignation as Sheriff of Milwaukee

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