“Yes, pardon power is absolute”
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The presidential pardon power, granted by the Constitution, allows a sitting president to forgive federal crimes without congressional approval or judicial review. This sweeping authority has sparked renewed debate after recent high-profile pardons of political associates, raising questions about whether presidents should face limits when using pardons to benefit allies. The tension reflects a fundamental constitutional question: how much unchecked power should one person wield over the justice system?