Can the President Really Pardon Himself?

The president has the power to pardon people for certain crimes under the Constitution, but the topic is more complicated than it seems.

Issues Can the President Really Pardon Himself? The president of the United States has the power to pardon those who have committed certain crimes under the Constitution. But can presidents ever pardon themselves? The topic is more than just academic... READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE Which President Granted the Most Pardons? Edith Wilson: The Woman Who Secretly Served as President When the President's Wife Isn't the First Lady You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Today I Learned newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here A Dotdash Brand 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2017 Dotdash - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.