John Oliver Says Trump’s Pardon of Joe Arpaio Sets Dangerous Precedent | THR News

John Oliver Says Trump’s Pardon of Joe Arpaio Sets Dangerous Precedent | THR News

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John Oliver criticizes President Trump's pardon of former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio on his HBO show. Oliver highlights Arpaio's controversial actions, such as targeting undocumented immigrants and forcing inmates to wear pink underwear. He uses satire to emphasize the absurdity of Arpaio's actions and the dangerous precedent set by Trump's pardon. Oliver argues that the pardon is a slap in the face to Latinos and undermines constitutional rights. He concludes by urging viewers to reflect on the implications of the pardon.

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How did John Oliver compare Joe Arpaio's actions to those of John Wayne Gacy?

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What specific practice of Joe Arpaio did Oliver find disturbing?

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What did Oliver say about the pink underwear policy in relation to fashion?

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What was John Oliver's main criticism of President Trump's pardon of Joe Arpaio?

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In what way did Oliver describe the pardon as a 'slap in the face'?

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