Really? I guess I didn't realize he STILL retains executive priviledge after leaving office.
he does...
and actually I think it's the Senate that lifts it....
But a Presidential pardon would do the same.
Ford didn't have to pardon Nixon, if the Senate didn't go after him which was a 50/50 guess.
Of course had he not pardoned Nixon, we may never have had Carter as President, and then maybe no Reagan....
It would have been interesting...
If I am wrong someone please tell me....