Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

Raven123

(7,405 posts) Sun Dec 7, 2025, 09:42 AM Sunday

Modifying POTUS' pardon power [View all]

I’m listening to a discussion about modifying presidential pardon power. As far as I know this would require a constitutional amendment. Former Rep Comstock (R) commented on discussions she has had with some who suggest Congressional review as a modification.

My reaction: Have you not been paying attention?

I talked to someone who suggested the presidents be allowed a specific and unchangeable number of pardons per term. An interesting idea. Anyone have other suggestions?

8 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Modifying POTUS' pardon power [View all] Raven123 Sunday OP

Not until after a Dem President gets to exercise the pardon as recklessly as Trump has Prairie Gates Sunday #1

Obstruction of justice crud Sunday #2

I think that is just an unwritten rule, more of a legal argument Buckeyeblue Sunday #3

I remember the days when crud Sunday #8

As long as Congress allows it, apparently so. Raven123 Sunday #4

Congress is pretty irrelevant newdeal2 Sunday #5

And that is why we need to push a constitutional amendment Raven123 Sunday #6

Would it require an amendment mr715 Sunday #7