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Did Trump Pardon Arpaio for a Corrupt Purpose? Mueller Will Want to Find Out

DISRUPTER-IN-CHIEF

The president supposedly tried to stop the investigation into his pal, then when he couldn’t, stopped the prosecution. That pattern could put Trump in further legal danger.

Barbara McQuade
Barbara McQuade
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio is surrounded by protesters and members of the media at the the site of the Republican National Convention (RNC) in downtown Cleveland on the second day of the convention.
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Barbara McQuade

Barbara McQuade

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