President Donald Trump on Friday pardoned former Sheriff Joe Arpaio, who was convicted for intentionally disobeying a judge's order in an immigration case.
The White House said the 85-year-old ex-sheriff of Arizona's Maricopa County was a "worthy candidate" for a presidential pardon.
White House statement regarding President Donald Trump's pardon of former MCSO Sheriff Joe Arpaio. DETAILS: https://t.co/iOkCxTkNpO #abc15 pic.twitter.com/1qS6ZNYyOz
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) August 26, 2017
Arizona leaders, and the former sheriff himself, turned to Twitter on Friday afternoon to speak out about the decision.
TWITTER REACTION
Thank you @realdonaldtrump for seeing my conviction for what it is: a political witch hunt by holdovers in the Obama justice department!
— Joe Arpaio (@RealSheriffJoe) August 26, 2017
I am humbled and incredibly grateful to President Trump. I look fwd to putting this chapter behind me and helping to #MAGA
— Joe Arpaio (@RealSheriffJoe) August 26, 2017
I also thank my loyal supporters, who stood shoulder to shoulder w/ me in this fight, and throughout my career. For those who are asking . .
— Joe Arpaio (@RealSheriffJoe) August 26, 2017
..how they can con't to help, a donation to my Legal fund go directly to paying off legal fees from this fight https://t.co/wM6SDLLxEN
— Joe Arpaio (@RealSheriffJoe) August 26, 2017
I am pleased to inform you that I have just granted a full Pardon to 85 year old American patriot Sheriff Joe Arpaio. He kept Arizona safe!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 26, 2017
.@POTUS's pardon of Joe Arpaio, who illegally profiled Latinos, undermines his claim for the respect of rule of law https://t.co/2FckGtwQ2m
— John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) August 26, 2017
Statement from @dougducey on pardon for @RealSheriffJoe:#abc15 pic.twitter.com/dPxLXZJE2W
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) August 26, 2017
Regarding the Arpaio pardon, I would have preferred that the President honor the judicial process and let it take its course.
— Jeff Flake (@JeffFlake) August 26, 2017
I applaud @POTUS @realDonaldTrump for his pardon of @RealSheriffJoe, bringing justice to this political witch hunt: https://t.co/8UKe1qE6a9
— Rep Andy Biggs (@RepAndyBiggsAZ) August 26, 2017
.@realDonaldTrump is a coward. He waited till a Friday evening as a hurricane distracts America to pardon his racist friend.
— Ruben Gallego (@RubenGallego) August 26, 2017
Thank you, @realDonaldTrump so glad you #pardoned @RealSheriffJoe - a patriot who did the job the Feds refused to do #StopIllegalImmigration pic.twitter.com/RlNm0Hr3b9
— Dr. Kelli Ward (@kelliwardaz) August 26, 2017
Joe Arpaio does not deserve a pardon. His whole life he has acted with the liberty of being above the law. Now Trump proves that right.
— Raul M. Grijalva (@RepRaulGrijalva) August 26, 2017
I am dismayed by the President's decision to pardon Joe Arpaio. Arpaio hurt Arizonans & cost taxpayers a great amount of grief & money. 1/2
— Kyrsten Sinema (@RepSinema) August 26, 2017
He should be held accountable. No one is above the law. 2/2
— Kyrsten Sinema (@RepSinema) August 26, 2017
The president has again acted in support of illegal immigration enforcement practices that target people of color. pic.twitter.com/2mzMrGj2tz
— ACLU National (@ACLU) August 26, 2017
Just received word that Sheriff Joe Arpaio won a pardon from @POTUS. The Rule of Law still stands.
— Rep. Paul Gosar, DDS (@RepGosar) August 26, 2017
Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton speaks out against Joe Arpaio pardon issued by Donald Trump this evening. INFO: https://t.co/9azFnucLu6 #abc15 pic.twitter.com/BhrlAz34wH
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) August 26, 2017
Current MCSO Sheriff Paul Penzone reacts to former MCSO Sheriff Joe Arpaio's pardoning by President Trump: https://t.co/9azFnucLu6. #abc15 pic.twitter.com/PXiNugDkip
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) August 26, 2017
good 2 see my pal @RealSheriffJoe get pardoned today. @realDonaldTrump kept his word, saying what you mean and meaning what you say matters!
— Rev. Jarrett Maupin (@ReverendMaupin) August 26, 2017
