MILWAUKEE — Joe Arpaio gained national notoriety for his harsh immigration policies during his two decades-plus reign as sheriff of Maricopa County in Arizona. Arpaio’s defiant style made him a natural early ally to Donald Trump during the 2024 Republican presidential nominee’s successful campaign in 2016. Arpaio, who received a presidential pardon from Trump for contempt of court after losing reelection as sheriff, was feeling vindicated on Monday as Republicans formally chose Trump as their nominee for president. Want more breaking political news? Click for the latest headlines at Raw Story….