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Though he was convicted, Trump spared his political ally of any jail time by granting Arpaio his first presidential pardon.
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David Catanese, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
However, the reaction was more muted among Republicans in the House, who mostly defended the president and blamed President Biden for setting a precedent of abusing the presidential pardon power.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 23 Jan. 2025
Regardless of Trump’s claim, courts have generally refused to put any limits on the presidential pardon power.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2025
The two clerks behind the desk could provide little guidance, never having dealt with a presidential pardon.
—Meridith Kohut, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
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David Catanese, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
However, the reaction was more muted among Republicans in the House, who mostly defended the president and blamed President Biden for setting a precedent of abusing the presidential pardon power.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 23 Jan. 2025
Regardless of Trump’s claim, courts have generally refused to put any limits on the presidential pardon power.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2025
The two clerks behind the desk could provide little guidance, never having dealt with a presidential pardon.
—Meridith Kohut, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Presidential/royal pardon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/presidential%2Froyal%20pardon. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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