The Libertarian

The Libertarian: The (Self) Pardon Power?

Can President Trump really use a pardon on himself?

The Libertarian•June 7, 2018
The Libertarian: The (Self) Pardon Power?

Richard Epstein explains what the Constitution says about President Trump's ability to pardon himself, grapples with the constitutional standards for impeachment, and warns about the political excesses being engendered by the Mueller investigation.

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Richard A. Epstein

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