McCain said the move “undermines” Trump’s respect for the law, but other Republicans haven’t said much VIDEO
After President Donald Trump for the former sheriff of Arizona’s Maricopa County, Joe Arpaio, the move was condemned by Sen. John McCain R-Ariz., but the majority of Republicans have remained silent. Trump dropped the news on Friday night as the coast of Texas was slammed with the biggest hurricane the state has seen in decades. “No one is above the law and the individuals entrusted with the privilege of being sworn law officers should always seek to be beyond reproach in their commitment to fairly enforcing the laws they swore to uphold, ” a . “Mr. Arpaio was found guilty of criminal contempt for continuing to illegally profile Latinos living in Arizona based on their perceived immigration status in violation of a judge’s orders.” McCain added that, “the President has the authority to make this pardon, but doing so at this time undermines his claim for the respect of rule of law as Mr. Arpaio has shown no remorse for his actions.” Besides McCain, many Republicans have been largely quiet about the controversial decision, or issued a weak refute. “Regarding the Arpaio pardon, I would have preferred that the President honor the judicial process and let it take its course, ” Sen. Jeff Flake R-Ariz., tweeted despite being on the by the president as of late. Democrats, however, were quite explicit in their reactions and were quick to speak out against Trump’s decision. “The Arpaio pardon is basically a big middle finger to America. A loud, proud declaration that this Administration supports racism, ” Sen. Chris Murphy D-Conn., tweeted Friday night.
