It looks like the President may try to pardon himself. Is that something he can do?

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January 20, 2021

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Since it takes two‐​thirds of the Senate to convict and remove, we think it unlikely that this will render the president “subordinate” to Congress — and in any event, in an age of “imperial” presidents, stronger checks are probably warranted.

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Can the President Pardon Himself? ([link removed] )

In the final hours of his presidency, Donald Trump may attempt what even Richard Nixon thought was too crazy: try to pardon himself.

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