Topic: Arpaio Pardon

President Trump's pardon of former Sheriff Joe Arpaio has sparked outrage among Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee. Critics and media outlets like *Democracy Now* have labeled Arpaio a "notorious racist." The discussion compares Trump's early use of the pardon power to the high volume of pardons issued by Barack Obama and Bill Clinton at the end of their terms.

President Trump's pardon of former Sheriff Joe Arpaio was criticized by media outlets like CNN as a distraction tactic timed during Hurricane Harvey. Arpaio had been convicted of criminal contempt for violating a court order related to immigration patrols. Supporters argue the prosecution was a political "birther" retaliation, while critics like Don Lemon contend that Arpaio should have served time before being considered for a pardon.