Arizona voters may have ousted Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, denying him an unprecedented seventh term, but “America’s toughest sheriff” might already have another line on a new job – a federal job.
Arpaio, who is facing criminal contempt of court charges in connection with a racial profiling case that goes back years, could be on President-elect Donald Trump’s list of possible candidates to head up the Department of Homeland Security, a post once held by another Arizonan – former Gov. Janet Napolitano.
An ABC News story Thursday morning ran down what Trump’s administration might look like, including Arpaio or former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who was also on the short list for vice president, leading DHS.
It’s not yet clear if Trump’s selection process for his cabinet will be as public as his search for a running mate.
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