Report: Trump Asked Sessions About Dropping Criminal Case Against Arpaio

President Donald Trump XXXX at the White House, Friday, May 12, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
President Donald Trump talks with Attorney General Jeff Sessions, gestures before speaking at the 36th Annual National Peace Officers' memorial service, Monday, May 15. 2017, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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President Donald Trump asked Attorney General Jeff Sessions earlier this year whether the government could drop its criminal case against former Maricopa County sheriff Joe Arpaio, the Washington Post reported Saturday evening.

The Washington Post reported, citing three unnamed sources with knowledge of the conversation, that Sessions told Trump it would be inappropriate for him to do so.

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders told the Washington Post it was “only natural” for Trump to “have a discussion with administration lawyers about legal matters.”

Trump on Friday night pardoned Arpaio of a conviction of criminal contempt of court.

According to the Washington Post, he did so without consulting the Justice Department, though Sanders on Thursday said she “would imagine they go through the thorough and standard process” if Trump decided in favor of the pardon.

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  1. The Washington Post reported, citing three unnamed sources with knowledge of the conversation, that Sessions told Trump it would be inappropriate for him to do so.

    Must be great to work for this guy.

  2. Avatar for 1gg 1gg says:

    Is this really a surprise to anyone? After all racists have to stick together.

  3. I guess this is why Trump is willing to wait out the results of the Mueller investigation.

  4. Fun tip for journalists: Just find your old articles about Erdogan in Turkey, use “CTRL-F” to find all references to Erdogan, and replace with Trump.

    Will save lots of time writing.

  5. White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders told the Washington Post it was “only natural” for Trump to “have a discussion with administration lawyers about legal matters.”

    It might be natural, but it sure as hell ain´t ethical or appropriate. And I suppose it´s ¨natural¨ that he would muck with the Mueller investigation as well?

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