Sam McGareth

Sam McGareth (born 1972) is an American veteran, police officer, and politician, currently serving as the Junior Senator of Hawaii.
Born in Honolulu to a military family, McGareth attended the Naval Academy in Annapolis, and graduated first in his class. McGareth served in Naval Intelligence and the Navy SEALs for over fifteen years, receiving the Purple Heart, before being discharged with the rank of Commander. 
On his retirement, McGareth joined the Honolulu Police Department, and served in the SWAT division. McGareth was commended for a hostage rescue situation in which he neutralized four gunmen. 
McGareth was named Chief of the Honolulu Police Department, and under his direction, Honolulu was ranked as the safest city in the United States. McGareth was commended for successfully stopping a major drug smuggling and human trafficking ring, but received some criticism for excessive use of technology, and was beset by rumors of the use of excessive force. 
In 2016, McGareth announced his campaign for Senate for the Republican Party. Both of McGareth's main opponents, Democratic incumbent Marcus Green and former Progressive Governor of Indiana Kailen Murray would drop out shortly before election day, and McGareth would be elected with 58.12% of the vote.
McGareth is considered to be one of the most liberal Senators in the Republican Party, and is a vocal proponent of free trade. He has clashed repeatedly with Governor Fredrick Williams and Senator Alois Kramer, largely on the question of Islam.
Category:Republican