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\nAfter President Donald Trump for the former sheriff of Arizona\u2019s 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. \u201cNo 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, \u201d a . \u201cMr. 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\u2019s orders.\u201d McCain added that, \u201cthe 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.\u201d Besides McCain, many Republicans have been largely quiet about the controversial decision, or issued a weak refute. \u201cRegarding the Arpaio pardon, I would have preferred that the President honor the judicial process and let it take its course, \u201d 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\u2019s decision. \u201cThe Arpaio pardon is basically a big middle finger to America. A loud, proud declaration that this Administration supports racism, \u201d Sen. Chris Murphy D-Conn., tweeted Friday night.<\/p>\n

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