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2023-08-02 11:28:24 UTC - HELPFUL
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The concept that a president can self pardon, is not settled law. "While some constitutional scholars argue that the pardon power is absolute, most believe a president cannot pardon himself." https://www.npr.org/2021/01/09/955087860/can-trump-pardon-himself DOJ memorandum (1974) says: no. https://www.scotusblog.com/2021/01/the-supreme-court-and-the-presidents-pardon-power/ This would have to be tested in court.
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