Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-06-15 15:51:27 UTC - SOMEWHAT_HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 659BA8E84863415A119531CFD3CE606BDFCC20B960346F232D042F8700FF5370
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Original Note:
Contrary to what is suggested in the video, Trump or DeSantis couldn't possibly pardon Daniel Penny even if they won the 2024 election. POTUS can only pardon federal crimes, and murder/manslaughter are State criminal offenses: https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/essay/artII-S2-C1-3-1/ALDE_00013316/#:~:text=state%20criminal%20offenses%20and%20federal%20or%20state%20civil%20claims%20are%20not%20covered https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PEN/P3THA125
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