Trump: Joe Arpaio’s Endorsement Means I’m ‘Toughest On The Border’

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump smiles as hi is introduced at Politics and Eggs in Manchester, N.H., Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015. The event was hosted by New England Council and NH Institute of Politics. ... Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump smiles as hi is introduced at Politics and Eggs in Manchester, N.H., Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015. The event was hosted by New England Council and NH Institute of Politics. (AP Photo/Cheryl Senter) MORE LESS
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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said in an interview aired Sunday that his endorsement from Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio means he’s the “toughest on the border.”

Arpaio and Trump participated in the birther movement during President Obama’s campaign for the White House, pushing for the candidate to release his birth certificate. Arpaio endorsed Trump for the presidency last week.

Trump said on CBS’ “Face the Nation” that he had endorsements from “very important people,” and mentioned Arpaio’s name.

“Toughest guy,” Trump said. “He endorsed Trump. You know what that means? I’m toughest on the border.”

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  1. Arapio’s endorsement, Donald, means that you are the nuttiest nut on the tree, nothing more.

  2. Avatar for hallam hallam says:

    Arpaio’s crime stats are actually the worst in Arizona. All mouth, no brain, no action.

  3. Dumb, meet dumber.

  4. Not really, you’re the second banana wing nut to Arpaio.

  5. No Donnie. It means a racist sheriff who lives a good 200 miles NORTH of the Mexican border endorsed you. it says zilch about how tough you are. Look at a map Donnie. Phoenix is in central Arizona. It’s not on the border. Maricopa County is not on the border.

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