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Execution via pardon
Let’s say in this hypothetical scenario the president of the United States tweets something like “don’t be surprised if I pardon anyone that puts to death repeat heroin and fentanyl dealers dealing in ...
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Could a US president be advance pardoned from the result of a senate trial following impeachment?
Non-American here, trying to puzzle things out.
If I understand correctly, a US president can grant pardons, but only for federal crimes.
If I understand correctly, impeachment is a political act, and ...
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Can President of the United States pardon himself if convicted of treason or some other wrong doing?
I wanted to know whether the POTUS could pardon himself if he/she is criminally charged with treason or some other wrong doing.