Here’s the US Supreme Court’s opinion on that:
https://www.law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/text/71/333#writing-USSC_CR_0071_0333_ZO
...The Constitution provides that the President “shall have power to grant reprieves and pardons for offences against the United States, except in cases of impeachment.”
The power thus conferred is unlimited, with the exception stated.
It extends to every [federal] offence known to the law, and may be exercised at any time after its commission, either before legal proceedings are taken or during their pendency or after conviction and judgment...
This power of the President is not subject to legislative control...
If he pardons her, then the only solution would be to either prove that Obama was involved in the crime/cover-up, or prove that he was never president and the pardon is void. I think I know which one President Trump would pick :-)
She would avoid punishment. She still should be investigated and her crimes exposed.
Thank you for the clarification of the legal process relating to “Presidential Pardons”. It is appreciated.
Thank you for the clarification of the legal process relating to “Presidential Pardons”. It is appreciated.
Thank you for the clarification of the legal process relating to “Presidential Pardons”. It is appreciated.