At a recent rally, former President Donald Trump and former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio highlighted their shared commitment to strong immigration policies and reflected on their personal connection. Trump’s praise for Arpaio’s tough stance on immigration and Arpaio’s gratitude for Trump’s support during his wife’s cancer battle were central themes of the event.

Donald Trump introduced Arpaio with high regard, reminiscing about his effectiveness as sheriff. “So Sid, you remember you had your sheriff, Sheriff Joe? Is he here? I used to love that guy. Where is Sheriff Joe? Hey, Joe, come up here. Get up here, Joe. Sheriff Joe, no games. There were no games. There were no games being played with Sheriff Joe. I didn’t know he was here. Come here, Joe… I don’t kiss men, but I kissed him. We had a real border with this guy. People said he was too tough. Now they’re saying, ‘Where is Sheriff Joe?’ You know, 170 years old, but we want him back. Joe, say something.”

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Sheriff Joe Arpaio expressed his admiration for Trump and shared a personal story about Trump’s kindness during his wife’s illness. “I’m like the President. I’m not a typical politician. We talk too much sometimes, but you know what, you talk from the heart, unfortunately, and you get in trouble for that,” Arpaio said. He recounted the support Trump showed his wife Ava during her cancer battle, noting, “What he did for my wife, Ava, I will never forget it. When my wife came down, my wife used to watch Fox, who I never watch anymore, except for your guy, because she used to watch Donald Trump. And when I told Donald Trump about my wife that she had cancer, he’s called my wife not once but seven times. You didn’t have to do that.”

Arpaio also addressed the media criticism he has faced over the years. So all the media up there, you know, they badmouth me every day. I love the media that badmouths me. My polls keep going up. So keep badmouthing. You’re doing him a favor too. Keep badmouthing”. So anyway, Mr. President, from the heart, and by the way, June 14, you and I, birthday, same day. Thank you.”

Trump responded with appreciation for Arpaio’s dedication and effectiveness. “Thank you, Joe, thank you. Grab that railing, Joe. You did perfect. You don’t want to pull a Biden, thank you. This guy did some job on the border. You know he wasn’t appreciated actually, and now he’s appreciated because you understand what he did. He did an amazing job. And good man, great wife. Had a great wife, actually. And thank you very much. I didn’t know you were here, Joe, actually, and glad you were you.”

The rally highlighted the mutual respect and admiration between Trump and Arpaio, underscoring their shared commitment to strict border policies and the personal bonds that have strengthened their alliance.