Title: Explainer: Can Trump Pardon His Associates — or Himself? | Top News | US News
Headings: Explainer: Can Trump Pardon His Associates — or Himself?
Explainer: Can Trump Pardon His Associates — or Himself?
Content: It is unclear what stage the investigation is at. No one has been charged with criminal wrongdoing. COULD TRUMP PARDON HIS FAMILY MEMBERS? Yes. It is legal for Trump to pardon his inner circle, including members of his family. In 2001, former President Bill Clinton pardoned his own brother, Roger, who was convicted for cocaine possession in Arkansas. Clinton pardoned about 450 people, including a Democratic Party donor, Marc Rich, who fled the country because of tax evasion charges. WHO ELSE COULD TRUMP PARDON? Trump has said he could pardon Michael Flynn, his former national security adviser, who pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about discussions he had with a Russian official before Trump took office in 2017. While awaiting sentencing, Flynn sought to withdraw his plea, claiming he was set up the FBI.