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How many pardons can a President give out? (Original Post)
yortsed snacilbuper
May 2017
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eleny
(46,166 posts)1. I don't know that there's a limit, but...
doesn't a pardon hinge on the person admitting guilt in order to be granted the pardon?
hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)2. There is no limit and no strings attached to a pardon.
But politically he would be done if he starts pardoning his regime members.
sharedvalues
(6,916 posts)5. Politically he would be done if he fired the FBI director
I wouldn't rely on political influence in this environment of RW propaganda media.
Iggo
(47,552 posts)6. Politically, he's done anyway.
Generic Brad
(14,275 posts)3. It depends on two things
How gassy those around him are and whether or not he is offended by flatulence.
sharedvalues
(6,916 posts)4. None for state charges