Was Ford's pardon of Nixon, occurring as it did without even an indictment, valid? If so, can't Trump pardon everybody now?
Was Ford's pardon of Nixon, occurring as it did without even an indictment, valid? If so, can't Trump pardon everybody now?
No
When one accepts a pardon they acknowledge there was a crime. Let Ari Melber explain it. So it's a very serious thing on both sides.
Also there's a bill going through the House to stop this very thing.
Accepting a pardon is an admission of guilt. Bonus: if someone accepts a pardon, they can't plead the 5th in court.
Yes, it was valid. And Trump can pardon everyone now, but he won't, because pardons can't be undone and he changes his mind a lot about who is his friend and who is his enemy. Putin, for example.
Also, pardons only apply to violations of federal law. Some of the accusations involve state law.
He could but would open himself up to a charge of obstructing justice.
No indictment is necessary for a pardon to be valid. It's even valid if no one has even discovered a crime has existed yet.
The Supreme Court ruled as such back in 1866.
The courts have ruled yes.
He can.
Everyone thought Obama would Pardon Hillary for crimes she MIGHT have committed, but instead they just fixed the investigation.
Lynch was so crooked.
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