Can the president pardon someone to stop an impeachment?
No, the president cannot pardon someone to stop an impeachment, because the pardon power does not reach impeachment.
Short AnswerNo, the pardon power does not reach impeachment
Explanation
How Congress WorksArticle II, Section 2 gives the president power to grant pardons for offenses against the United States, except in cases of impeachment.
Source
- U.S. Constitution, Article II, Section 2, Clause 1 ↗
…he shall have Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment.
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