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Trump-Backed Sheriff Mark Lamb Caught in Explicit Messaging Scandal

7/22/2026

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Mark Lamb (Pinal County sheriff and congressional candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump) faced scandal after the Arizona Republic obtained explicit texts and Facebook messages he sent to women who were not his wife.
Jen Psaki reported Lamb sent a woman a screenshot, used smiley-face and heart-eyes emojis, and asked for a video of her act.
One woman said Lamb threatened state police to stop her from publicizing the messages.

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Mark Lamb (Pinal County sheriff and congressional candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump) faced scandal after the Arizona Republic obtained explicit texts and Facebook messages he sent to women who were not his wife.
Jen Psaki reported Lamb sent a woman a screenshot, used smiley-face and heart-eyes emojis, and asked for a video of her act.
One woman said Lamb threatened state police to stop her from publicizing the messages.