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ProfessorGAC

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Reply to MineralMan (Reply #3)

Mon Jun 4, 2018, 12:09 PM

Jun 2018

But, we've had two presidents impeached, neither convicted.

My question, and i don't think we actually know the answer, is whether a POTUS who was affirmatively impeached would be able to pardon anybody directly related to the issues of law that directly related to the impeachment proceedings.

Your quote specifically says in matters of impeachment. It does not say anything about removal from office due to conviction by the Senate. The impeachment and conviction are two separate processes.

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To Donald J. Trump: Read the Freaking Constitution, You Feckless Ass! [View all] MineralMan Jun 2018 OP

Trump does not read anything including PDB Gothmog Jun 2018 #1

That Brings Up An Intriguing Scenario ProfessorGAC Jun 2018 #2

No. If a President is not convicted by the Senate, MineralMan Jun 2018 #3

I Know ProfessorGAC Jun 2018 #4

He would have to care to read the constitution....he. does. not. spanone Jun 2018 #5

"Here, borrow mine" Khizr Khan Wwcd Jun 2018 #6

I say, let him think he can pardon himself FakeNoose Jun 2018 #7