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FILE - In this Jan. 26, 2016 file photo, then-Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is joined by Joe Arpaio, the sheriff of metro Phoenix, at a campaign event in Marshalltown, Iowa. President Donald Trump has pardoned former sheriff Joe Arpaio following his conviction for intentionally disobeying a judge's order in an immigration case. The White House announced the move Friday night, Aug. 25, 2017, saying the 85-year-old ex-sheriff of Arizona's Maricopa County was a &quot;worthy candidate&quot; for a presidential pardon. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

Critics: Trump pardon his latest affront against judiciary

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 26, 2016 file photo, then-Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is joined by Joe Arpaio, the sheriff of metro Phoenix, at a campaign event in Marshalltown, Iowa. President Donald Trump has pardoned former sheriff Joe Arpaio following his conviction for intentionally disobeying a judge's order in an immigration case. The White House announced the move Friday night, Aug. 25, 2017, saying the 85-year-old ex-sheriff of Arizona's Maricopa County was a &quot;worthy candidate&quot; for a presidential pardon. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

Trump’s first pardon spares political ally Arpaio

By JACQUES BILLEAUD and DARLENE SUPERVILLE - Associated Press

Sen. John McCain, Arizona Republican, speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington on July 27, 2017. (Associated Press) **FILE**

John McCain leads criticism of Trump over Arpaio pardon

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

In this Jan. 26, 2016 file photo, then-Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is joined by Joe Arpaio, the sheriff of metro Phoenix, at a campaign event in Marshalltown, Iowa. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

Joe Arpaio pardoned by Donald Trump

By Dave Boyer and Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2013, file photo, Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio speaks at a news conference at the Sheriff's headquarters in Phoenix, Ariz. President Donald Trump has pardoned former sheriff Joe Arpaio following his conviction for intentionally disobeying a judge's order in an immigration case. The White House announced the move Friday night, Aug. 25, 2017, saying the 85-year-old ex-sheriff of Arizona's Maricopa County was a &quot;worthy candidate&quot; for a presidential pardon. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

The Latest: Senator critical of Trump’s pardon of Arpaio

Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 26, 2016 file photo, then-Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is joined by Joe Arpaio, the sheriff of metro Phoenix, at a campaign event in Marshalltown, Iowa. President Donald Trump has pardoned former sheriff Joe Arpaio following his conviction for intentionally disobeying a judge's order in an immigration case. The White House announced the move Friday night, Aug. 25, 2017, saying the 85-year-old ex-sheriff of Arizona's Maricopa County was a &quot;worthy candidate&quot; for a presidential pardon. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

Trump pardons ex-Sheriff Joe Arpaio over federal conviction

By JACQUES BILLEAUD and DARLENE SUPERVILLE - Associated Press

Sheriff Joe Arpaio — yes, let him go

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

In this July 21, 2016, file photo, Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Arizona walks on the stage to speak during the final day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Joe Arpaio says he’ll continue to support Trump, ‘pardon or no pardon’

By Sally Persons - The Washington Times

Trump signals he may pardon Joe Arpaio at Phoenix rally

By Jacques Billeaud - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 26, 2016 file photo, then-Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was joined by Joe Arpaio, the sheriff of metro Phoenix, during a news Trump was just a few weeks into his candidacy in 2015 when came to Phoenix for a speech that ended up being a bigger moment in his campaign than most people realized at the time. And now Trump is coming back to Arizona at another crucial moment in his presidency. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

Critics: Pardon would nix chance to hold Arpaio accountable

By JACQUES BILLEAUD - Associated Press

Donald Trump won’t pardon Arpaio today

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Marine One, with President Donald Trump aboard, departs the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017, for a short trip to Andrews Air Force Base, Md. and then onto Yuma, Ariz. to visit the U.S. border with Mexico and attend a rally in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

The Latest: Trump says US will ‘probably’ end NAFTA

Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 26, 2016, file photo, then-Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is joined by Joe Arpaio, the then sheriff of metro Phoenix, during a news conference in Marshalltown, Iowa. Trump isn't expected to take action Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017, on a possible pardon of Arpaio's conviction for intentionally disobeying a judge's order in an immigration case. White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders told reporters that the president would take no action Tuesday on Arpaio as Trump plans to appear in the evening at a rally in downtown Phoenix. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

Trump again signals he’ll pardon Joe Arpaio _ but not yet

By JACQUES BILLEAUD - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 26, 2016 file photo, then-Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was joined by Joe Arpaio, the sheriff of metro Phoenix, during a news Trump was just a few weeks into his candidacy in 2015 when came to Phoenix for a speech that ended up being a bigger moment in his campaign than most people realized at the time. And now Trump is coming back to Arizona at another crucial moment in his presidency. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

Democrats blast any Joe Arpaio pardon ahead of Trump Arizona trip

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Jan. 26, 2016, file photo, then-Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was joined by Joe Arpaio, the sheriff of metro Phoenix, during a news conference in Marshalltown, Iowa. On Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, Trump told Fox News he may grant a pardon to the former sheriff following his recent conviction in federal court. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

Pardon of Joe Arpaio would refute crux of immigration debate

By JACQUES BILLEAUD - Associated Press

In this July 21, 2016, file photo, Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Arizona walks on the stage to speak during the final day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Joe Arpaio, former sheriff, asks for conviction to be tossed

By Stephen Dinan and Andrea Noble - The Washington Times

Trump mulls pardon of ex-sheriff with same immigration views

By JACQUES BILLEAUD - Associated Press

"He doesn't deserve to be treated this way," said President Trump of former Arizona County Sheriff Joe Arpaio. Mr. Arpaio was convicted in federal court earlier this year. (Associated Press)

Trump considering pardon for man who was ‘America’s toughest sheriff’

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, left, is joined by Maricopa County, Ariz., Sheriff Joe Arpaio during a new conference at the Roundhouse Gymnasium in Marshalltown, Iowa, on Jan. 26, 2016. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Groups cheer possible Arpaio pardon, call on Trump to reward sheriff with border job

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

In this Jan. 26, 2016, file photo, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is joined by Maricopa County, Ariz., Sheriff Joe Arpaio at a campaign event in Marshalltown, Iowa. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

Donald Trump ‘seriously considering’ pardon for Sheriff Joe Arpaio

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times