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To: HenpeckedCon
The president can’t pardon treason.

I don't think that is true, it may be custom but the power of the Presidential Pardon is unlimited.

78 posted on 09/08/2016 8:42:29 AM PDT by itsahoot (GOP says, Vote Trump. But if your principles won't let you, Hillary is OK.)
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To: itsahoot

Dr Samuel Mudd was pardoned by President Andrew Johnson after the Lincoln Assassination.


83 posted on 09/08/2016 3:33:12 PM PDT by ladyjane
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