When Presidential Pardons Become an Exercise in Showmanship
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U.S. presidents are afforded the legal right to pardon (or commute the sentence of) anyone they want to, at any time they want to. They don't need a reason. They aren't required to explain themselves. Still, such decisions often face public scrutiny, and President Trump has recently raised eyebrows over some of the individuals he has chosen (or is considering choosing) to help out with his legal authority.
When Presidential Pardons Become an Exercise in Showmanship
When Presidential Pardons Become an Exercise…
When Presidential Pardons Become an Exercise in Showmanship
U.S. presidents are afforded the legal right to pardon (or commute the sentence of) anyone they want to, at any time they want to. They don't need a reason. They aren't required to explain themselves. Still, such decisions often face public scrutiny, and President Trump has recently raised eyebrows over some of the individuals he has chosen (or is considering choosing) to help out with his legal authority.