Episode 664: President Biden Pardons Son, Trump Previously-Pardoned Ambassador Nominee & Family Member. How Did Presidential Pardons Evolve, and What Are Their Limitations?

American Democracy Minute · Dec 2, 2024 · 1m

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Dec. 3, 2024

President Biden Pardons Son, Trump Previously-Pardoned Ambassador Nominee & Family Member. How Did Presidential Pardons Evolve, and What Are Their Limitations?

December 1st, President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter, convicted on federal gun and drug charges. President-elect Trump recently nominated Charles Kushner, whom Trump pardoned for tax evasion and witness tampering, to become ambassador to France. How did Presidential pardons evolve, and what are their limitations?

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