Former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio announced he would seek another term as sheriff of Maricopa County. He had been convicted on charges of criminal contempt related to the hard-line tactics he used to crack down on undocumented immigrants.
"After consultation and approval from my wife of 61 years, Ava, I have decided to run to be reelected Sheriff," Arpaio said in a news release Sunday."Watch out world! We are back!"Arpaio -- who calls himself"America's toughest Sheriff" -- pledges his reelection will bring back some of his most controversial policing tools, including Tent City -- the infamous outdoor jail where inmates wore pink underwear and shuffled around in chain gangs.
Read More"Throughout his time as sheriff, Arpaio continued his life's work of protecting the public from the scourges of crime and illegal immigration," the White House said in a statement after Arpaio's pardon."Sheriff Joe Arpaio is now 85 years old, and after more than 50 years of admirable service to our nation, he is worthy candidate for a Presidential pardon.
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Ex-sheriff Joe Arpaio, pardoned by Trump, wants his old job back'Watch out world! We are back!' Arpaio, 87, says in announcing he is again running for sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona.
Read more »
Joe Arpaio announces bid for sheriff reelection one year after Trump pardonFormer Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio on Sunday announced he would seek another term as sheriff of Maricopa County, one year after President Donald Trump pardoned him. He had been convicted on charges of criminal contempt related to the hard-line tactics he used to crack down on undocumented immigrants.
Read more »
‘Sheriff’ Joe Arpaio Announces Campaign for Maricopa County SheriffArpaio hopes to return to the seat that brought him national infamy, announcing his candidacy on a date important to him: August 25 is both the day Trump pardoned him in 2017 and his wife's birthday
Read more »
Former Illinois Rep. Joe Walsh to challenge Trump in GOP presidential primaryAsked if he was the best messenger to make a case against Trump's reelection, Walsh said: 'I helped create Trump. And George, that's not an easy thing to say.'
Read more »
Former GOP congressman Joe Walsh announces he's running for presidentNEW: Former GOP Rep. Joe Walsh announces 2020 presidential campaign, saying he's running because 'we can't take four more years of Donald Trump.'
Read more »
Joe Walsh to Run Against Trump in 2020 Presidential ElectionThe former Illinois congressman turned conservative radio host announced during ABC's 'This Week' that he will join the race against Trump, who he believes is 'completely unfit' for office.
Read more »