The pardon clause can be interpreted differently. It may simply mean that the President cannot pardon someone who has been impeached. Or it can mean that if impeached he cannot pardon. Legal scholars are divided on this. If the former is correct, it seems that McConnell is doing the nation a favor by not permitting a trial until after Jan. 20.
Obermann said it did not matter if Trump was convicted or not. I hope that it at least means he cannot pardon those that are involved in his case of impeachment, like the rioters that are seeking a pardon.
The pardon clause can be interpreted differently. It may simply mean that the President cannot pardon someone who has been impeached. Or it can mean that if impeached he cannot pardon. Legal scholars are divided on this. If the former is correct, it seems that McConnell is doing the nation a favor by not permitting a trial until after Jan. 20.
ReplyDeleteObermann said it did not matter if Trump was convicted or not. I hope that it at least means he cannot pardon those that are involved in his case of impeachment, like the rioters that are seeking a pardon.
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