Robert Mercer is the fabulously wealthy computer scientist who helped bankroll the Trump presidency. Bloomberg Businessweek's Zachary Mider discovered that Mercer also wears a badge. This is a profile of Mercer and the latest chapter in the many incredible-but-true stories about the secretive hedge fund tycoon. Video by Michael Byhoff, Jordan Oplinger, Sylvia Yang, Nathalie Milbank. Voiced by Matt Goldman https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2018-04-18/trump-megadonor-robert-mercer-is-also-a-cop-video Note: For most of the past six years, Mercer's badge came from Lake Arthur, New Mexico. Mercer gave up that badge in September 2017. Since producing this profile, Mider uncovered that Mercer has a new badge from Yuma County, Colorado. Like this video? Subscribe: null Become a Quicktake Member for exclusive perks: null QuickTake Originals is Bloomberg's official premium video channel. We bring you insights and analysis from business, science, and technology experts who are shaping our future. We’re home to Hello World, Giant Leap, Storylines, and the series powering CityLab, Bloomberg Businessweek, Bloomberg Green, and much more. Subscribe for business news, but not as you've known it: exclusive interviews, fascinating profiles, data-driven analysis, and the latest in tech innovation from around the world. Visit our partner channel QuickTake News for breaking global news and insight in an instant.