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Donald Trump Pardons Sheriff Joe Arpaio

by Charlie Spiering President Donald Trump pardoned Sheriff Joe Arpaio on Friday evening, citing his record of service to his country. “Arpaio’s life and career, which began at the age of 18 when he enlisted in the military after the outbreak of the Korean War, exemplifies selfless public service,” read a statement from the White House. The Arizona sheriff, now 85-years-old, is considered a hero among supporters of immigration enforcement. Arpaio served in the Army before becoming a police officer in Washington DC and Las Vegas and a special agent in the DEA. He became the Sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona in… View Article