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Raven123

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3. Read the Constitution.

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Fri Dec 26, 2025, 10:52 AM

6 hrs ago

Article II, Section 2, Clause 1:

The President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the Militia of the several States, when called into the actual Service of the United States; he may require the Opinion, in writing, of the principal Officer in each of the executive Departments, upon any Subject relating to the Duties of their respective Offices, and he shall have Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment.

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Can a President, who is a convicted felon, give a legal pardon to anyone? [View all] kentuck 6 hrs ago OP

Unfo4tunately the way to stop the pardons was the election Blues Heron 6 hrs ago #1

He Probably Can. It's a Constitutional act, rather than something allowed by law. MineralMan 6 hrs ago #2

Read the Constitution. Raven123 6 hrs ago #3

According to Wikipedia he WAS impeached, twice dickthegrouch 3 hrs ago #10

I'm not sure to what you refer. Raven123 1 hr ago #11

Who is going to prevent this president from doing whatever the fuck he wants? (nt) Paladin 6 hrs ago #4

What would make you think he wouldn't have pardon power? EdmondDantes_ 6 hrs ago #5

The Constitution grants the power to pardon but doesn't limit that power. Jedi Guy 6 hrs ago #6

Here's the scenario--Scene takes place at 11:30pm, January 19, 2029 GJGCA 5 hrs ago #8

In any sane country ... 31st Street Bridge 6 hrs ago #7

Can he pardon himself before he leaves office in January 2029? kimbutgar 5 hrs ago #9

Our history goes back to the Magna Carta... kentuck 1 hr ago #12