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Pardon the Abuse Of Power

Posted 11/27/20

To the Editor: On Nov. 24 the president pardoned two Thanksgiving turkeys at a White House ceremony. This custom makes a mockery of presidential power.

The power to pardon individuals and commute sentences for Federal offenses, except in cases of impeachment, is granted to the sitting President under Article II Section 2 Clause 1 of the United States Constitution.

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