Trump Again Signals He'll Pardon Joe Arpaio—But Not Yet

Joe Arpaio, outside of the Republican National Convention on July 19, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Phoenix (AP) -- President Donald Trump on Tuesday again signaled his willingness to pardon former Sheriff Joe Arpaio's conviction for intentionally disobeying a judge's order in an immigration case. But he told a downtown rally of supporters that he wouldn't do it quite yet.

"So was Sheriff Joe was convicted for doing his job?" Trump asked. "I'll make a prediction. I think he's going to be just fine, OK"