minus-squareEldestMalk@reddthat.comtoNews@lemmy.world•Trump says if he is jailed that could be 'breaking point' for Americanslinkfedilinkarrow-up5·5 months agoThe president can only pardon those convicted of federal crimes. He was convicted of state crimes in New York state, and only the governor of New York can pardon those convicted of crimes at the state level. linkfedilink
minus-squareEldestMalk@reddthat.comtoNews@lemmy.world•KFSM 5Newsonline: Report: Walmart heir donates $500k to group working against Arkansas education amendmentlinkfedilinkarrow-up8arrow-down1·6 months agoCase in point. linkfedilink
The president can only pardon those convicted of federal crimes. He was convicted of state crimes in New York state, and only the governor of New York can pardon those convicted of crimes at the state level.