Joe Arpaio appreciates Trump's hint of a pardon, but ex-sheriff's opponents are not impressed
PHOENIX _ The words of President Donald Trump, spoken to a roaring crowd at a campaign-style rally here, came as sweet relief to Joe Arpaio, who was at home watching on television.
"Was Sheriff Joe convicted for doing his job?" the president said to heavy applause Tuesday night at the Phoenix Convention Center.
"I'll make a prediction," Trump added. "I think he's going to be just fine."
It was a clear indication from Trump that he plans to pardon Arpaio, the former sheriff of Maricopa County who
