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Old 12-03-2020, 11:38 AM   #3886
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Originally Posted by SupaDoopa View Post
Correct me if I'm wrong but doesn't he technically have the power to grant himself clemency without having to resign?
I'm going to speculate and say no, because it would be a similar posture to trying to perform a self-pardon. Also for clemency to be effective, Trump would have to have been convicted and sentenced for specific federal charges. This scenario has not happened since he can't be indicted while being President nor did he face any convictions before assuming the presidency.
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