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Joe Arpaio Will Run For A U.S. Senate Seat, Pledging Support For Trump

Arizona Republican Joe Arpaio, the former Maricopa County sheriff who became famous for his controversial stance on immigration, says he wants to join Congress so he can help President Trump.
Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio helped President Trump during his 2016 campaign — and now he wants to help him in Washington.

Arizona Republican Joe Arpaio, the former Maricopa County sheriff who became famous for his controversial stance on immigration, has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate, saying he wants to join Congress so he can help President Trump.

Arpaio, who will turn 86 on Tuesday. He said:

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