Will Trump Pardon Himself?
President Donald Trump is refusing to concede the 2020 election to President-elect Joe Biden.
Eventually, Trump will have to accept defeat and concede the race.
CNN reports that Trump could use his expansive pardon power to try to settle legal questions on his way out the door.
Will Trump consider granting himself a pardon?
He faces state investigations into his business and finances.
There is also the prospect of federal investigators scrutinizing him after he leaves office.
There is no law saying Trump cannot pardon himself.
Trump's pardons would only cover federal crimes.
Trump still faces ongoing investigations into his Organization by the New York attorney general and the Manhattan district attorney.
Eventually, Trump will have to accept defeat and concede the race.
CNN reports that Trump could use his expansive pardon power to try to settle legal questions on his way out the door.
Will Trump consider granting himself a pardon?
He faces state investigations into his business and finances.
There is also the prospect of federal investigators scrutinizing him after he leaves office.
There is no law saying Trump cannot pardon himself.
Trump's pardons would only cover federal crimes.
Trump still faces ongoing investigations into his Organization by the New York attorney general and the Manhattan district attorney.