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Former Sheriff Joe Arpaio comes to California, dividing Republicans trying to reach Latino voters

FRESNO, Calif. - If Fresno Republicans were looking for political red meat, former Arizona lawman Joe Arpaio did not disappoint when he joined them Friday evening for a fundraiser.

Arpaio lionized President Donald Trump, defended his own honor and questioned once more whether former President Barack Obama was truly an American citizen.

As he addressed reporters, several hundred protesters and a much smaller number of counter-demonstrators gathered in the streets outside.

The longtime Maricopa County sheriff was the star attraction for a sold-out event that concerned some Republicans, who worry about the party's ability to appeal to Latinos.

Arpaio was convicted for actions related to alleged racial profiling of Latinos and then pardoned by Trump. That was one issue Arpaio took on.

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