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Yes, Trump Can Pardon Himself But He Should Not Do So

JonathanTurley

Thus, a president can commit a felony for which thousands have been incarcerated, including those prosecuted by his own administration, but he should not be removed from office for the same act. I maintained that perjury is a “high crime and misdemeanor” regardless of its subject. That is the point of a pardon.