"Here’s a look at what legal and constitutional experts have to say about key questions surrounding the Mueller probe of Trump, Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential campaign, and potential obstruction of justice.
1. Can a President Pardon Himself?
Trump tweeted Monday:"
1. Can a President Pardon Himself?
Trump tweeted Monday:"
"Trump could be correct, said Robert Ray, the last prosecutor to get a plea agreement from an outgoing president, President Bill Clinton in 2001. However, that’s not entirely clear.
“A president’s pardon powers, if not unlimited, are almost absolute,” Ray told The Daily Signal in a phone interview.
The Constitution grants Congress the power to impeach and remove a president if it determined such a self-pardon was beyond the pale, Ray said.
Casting some doubt on self-pardoning, Ray noted the Constitution, in addressing impeachment, says:"
“A president’s pardon powers, if not unlimited, are almost absolute,” Ray told The Daily Signal in a phone interview.
The Constitution grants Congress the power to impeach and remove a president if it determined such a self-pardon was beyond the pale, Ray said.
Casting some doubt on self-pardoning, Ray noted the Constitution, in addressing impeachment, says:"
"Judgement in Cases of Impeachment shall not extend further than to removal from Office, and disqualification to hold and enjoy any Office of honor, Trust or Profit under the United States: but the Party convicted shall nevertheless be liable and subject to Indictment, Trial, Judgement and Punishment, according to Law."
"That, Ray said, would likely have to be determined by a court."
https://www.dailysignal.com/2018/06/04/4-key-questions-about-trumps-and-muellers-constitutional-powers/
https://www.dailysignal.com/2018/06/04/4-key-questions-about-trumps-and-muellers-constitutional-powers/