Former sheriff’s GOP supporters celebrate

on.” — Denny Barney, chairman, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors

“The President brought justice to a situation where the Obama administration had attempted to destroy a political opponent. Sheriff Joe Arpaio made many enemies in the judicial system, the media, and the left because he enforced laws that the federal government ignored. He did right by the law — even as the political consequences continued to mount. America owes Sheriff Arpaio a debt of gratitude and not the injustice of a political witch hunt.” — U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz.

“I think the president and his Department of Justice, once they finally got their hands around what had happened, realized it stunk to high heaven with the way the DOJ under Obama handled it.” — Chad Willems, Arpaio’s longtime campaign consultant

“The verdict in July was a travesty of justice. President Trump recognized Sheriff Arpaio was doing his job, following the law, and this is why he deserves to be pardoned. Judge Bolton’s ruling has caused me to lose my faith in the court system and the federal judicial system. As a former law enforcement officer, I have experienced days when my job did not guarantee my return to my family. Arpaio rid Arizona of illegals. The President recognizes his work to protect America. President Trump has proven that if you do your job, you should not be punished for it.” — James Fotis, president, National Center for Police Defense, which has helped pay for Arpaio’s defense