Michigan Sheriff Mike Murphy is finding out after hosting Trump at a “press conference” in Howell, Michigan, two weeks ago.
The Livingston County Sheriff is voluntarily resigning from the board of directors of LACASA, a local non-profit organization set up to assist survivors of child, domestic and sexual violence.
“As a board member for close to 25 years, I have always been an advocate for LACASA using my time, talents, and money to help where I could,” Murphy said in a news release. “I have never intentionally or unintentionally done anything to hurt the organization, and it’s unfortunate some can’t see that.”
Trump, who was found liable for sexual battery of E. Jean Carroll, admitted to grabbing women by their genitals, and has been accused by several women of sexual abuse.
The event with Trump earlier in August was described as a “press conference,” but had all the hallmarks of a political rally, including signs that said “Michigan is Trump Country” and “Make America Safe Again.”
The “press conference” was not open to the public, with 75 invited guests, including the all-Republican Livingston County Board of Commissioners and other GOPsters, incluing U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers, who grew up in Howell and is facing Democrat Elissa Slotkin. It also forced the early closure of the local court facility, including the Friend of the Court, prosecutor’s office and the county’s district and circuit courts.
The Michigan Secretary of State’s office is also currently investigating whether the event violated campaign finance laws.
