In an explosive rebuke, former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio blasted former Senator Jeff Flake (RINO-AZ) for endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris within the upcoming presidential election.
Flake, who Joe Biden appointed to function ambassador to Turkey, introduced his help for Harris, stating that it aligns together with his “conservative values” and perception within the rule of regulation.
Nonetheless, Arpaio wasn’t having any of it and referred to as out Flake’s blatant hypocrisy, reminding the general public of Flake’s controversial household historical past.
Showing on MSNBC’s Velshi, Flake declared his help for Harris.
“I’m voting for Kamala Harris, not despite being a Republican or a conservative, however as a result of I’m a conservative,” Flake stated.
Flake took intention at former President Trump, accusing him of ‘undermining the rule of regulation’ by trying to contest the 2020 election outcomes.
“Conservatives, at first, imagine within the rule of regulation, and to have a president, a former president, who misplaced a free and honest election after which tried to overturn that election. How can a conservative help such an individual?” he requested.
Flake’s reward for Harris and criticism of Trump isn’t shocking, given his long-standing opposition to the America First motion.
The RINO additionally claimed that Harris aligns extra with conventional Republican values like free commerce, versus Trump’s aggressive tariff insurance policies.
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Social media customers attacked Flake following his endorsement of Kamala.
Wow, you aren’t only a present political appointee in her administration, but in addition voting for her? Jeff Flake “Conservatism” is so fascinating!
— Mollie (@MZHemingway) October 20, 2024
You’re a Uniparty RINO POS. I’m glad Trump uncovered you for what you actually are and everybody can clearly see it for themselves.
— Josh Barnett-AZ (@BarnettforAZ) October 21, 2024
Keep in mind if you have been caught on a scorching mic speaking shit about Trump. The perfect half is your dumb ass thought YOU had an opportunity at operating HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
have a look at you now, thirsty for crumbs from a commie. You’ll at all times be a snake. https://t.co/45CaUGP3IL pic.twitter.com/XOPL0uIssF— Rosie Memos (@almostjingo) October 21, 2024
Nonetheless, it was Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s blistering response that caught the eye of social media customers.
Arpaio referred to as out Flake’s ethical grandstanding by mentioning a darkish chapter within the Flake household’s previous—the notorious 2014 incident involving Flake’s son, Austin, and his daughter-in-law, Logan, who have been liable for the deaths of 21 canines at a Gilbert, Arizona kennel.
“Your son Austin and his spouse killed 23 canines, after which sued me and the Sheriff’s Workplace for prosecuting them. You tried to destroy me and my detectives, you don’t imagine within the rule of regulation!” Arpaio wrote.
Your son Austin and his spouse killed 23 canines, after which sued me and the Sheriff’s Workplace for prosecuting them. You tried to destroy me and my detectives, you don’t imagine within the rule of regulation!
— Sheriff Joe Arpaio (@RealSheriffJoe) October 21, 2024
Flake’s son was indicted with 21 felony counts and 7 misdemeanor counts of cruelty to animals.
Authorities later discovered discrepancies within the Flakes’ story, suggesting that the facility to the cooling unit wasn’t reduce as a consequence of a chewed-up electrical wire as initially claimed.
As an alternative, the canines seemingly suffocated as a consequence of negligence, and the Flakes, together with the kennel house owners, have been indicted on felony costs.
AP reported:
A grand jury indicted Inexperienced Acre Canine Boarding house owners Jesse Todd and Malesia Maurine Hughes together with the couple’s daughter Logan Flake and son-in-law Austin Flake, Maricopa County Lawyer Invoice Montgomery stated.
The Hugheses stated the animals died of warmth exhaustion on June 20 in an 8- by 12-foot room when one canine chewed by the air conditioner’s energy wire after the caretakers left the ability for the evening.
The couple was vacationing in Florida on the time and stated their daughter and son-in-law have been accountable for watching the canines, authorities stated.
The Flakes reportedly tried to save lots of the animals by hosing and icing them down, however authorities stated they didn’t name for emergency help earlier than the canines died.
A veterinarian who carried out necropsies on a number of the canines stated they seemingly suffocated.
County sheriff’s investigators stated in July that no proof was discovered {that a} chewed-up electrical wire had reduce energy to a cooling unit and forwarded their findings to Montgomery’s workplace.
