Preet Bharara: The president pardoning himself is 'almost self-executing impeachment'

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8. Seems the admission of guilt part is not as clear-cut as I thought. You could be correct.

I did some more research based on your post. Opinion is quite divided on the subject.

In this specific case, I'd just make the argument that given pattern of behavior, public and private statements that have come to light it would be hard to conclude the pardon is anything other than an admission of guilt. A way to prevent actual prosecution.

My argument that it would not be just necessary, but compulsory, for congress to impeach and convict still stands.

On edit: I must admit I never understood why people who were pardoned for being innocent would have to admit guilt. As you say, that makes no sense. It seems that some opinions are that the pardon is worded in a way to convey the innocence and in other cases it is not.