Some notes on pardons reported in X22 Report on Dec 5, 2024
Limitations:
The presidential pardon only applies to federal offenses. State crimes are beyond the President’s pardon power.
As explicitly stated in the Constitution, the President’s pardon power does not extend to cases of impeachment.
If a president who won an election through proven fraudulent means were to pardon individuals involved in the election fraud, several complex legal and political scenarios could unfold:
Legal Validity of Pardons:
If the president’s election is later invalidated due to fraud, there’s a significant question regarding the legal standing of any actions taken, including pardons. The doctrine that “fraud vitiates all” might apply, suggesting that acts stemming from a fraudulent basis could be considered void. However, this would likely be a matter for judicial interpretation.
The Constitution does not explicitly address the scenario where a president, elected under fraudulent conditions, uses the pardon power. The Supreme Court might need to rule on whether such pardons are valid, especially if the presidency itself is deemed illegitimate.
, if a president were proven to have cheated in an election to win, any pardons issued might face legal challenges, potentially being deemed void or invalid.
Some notes on pardons reported in X22 Report on Dec 5, 2024
Limitations: The presidential pardon only applies to federal offenses. State crimes are beyond the President’s pardon power. As explicitly stated in the Constitution, the President’s pardon power does not extend to cases of impeachment. If a president who won an election through proven fraudulent means were to pardon individuals involved in the election fraud, several complex legal and political scenarios could unfold: Legal Validity of Pardons: If the president’s election is later invalidated due to fraud, there’s a significant question regarding the legal standing of any actions taken, including pardons. The doctrine that “fraud vitiates all” might apply, suggesting that acts stemming from a fraudulent basis could be considered void. However, this would likely be a matter for judicial interpretation. The Constitution does not explicitly address the scenario where a president, elected under fraudulent conditions, uses the pardon power. The Supreme Court might need to rule on whether such pardons are valid, especially if the presidency itself is deemed illegitimate. , if a president were proven to have cheated in an election to win, any pardons issued might face legal challenges, potentially being deemed void or invalid.