Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

wnylib

(26,509 posts)

28. I remember Ford's pardon of Nixon.

Reply to ColoringFool (Reply #24)

Mon May 25, 2026, 05:01 AM

17 hrs ago

It's not the same thing as what I was asking about. Although it looks like a deal was made before Nixon resigned that Ford would pardon him, we can't know for sure. Even if that's true, Nixon had already committed his crimes before Ford became president.

My question was about a president already in office before a crime was committed persuading someone to commit a crime with the promise in advance of the crime that the president would pardon them. In other words, a president using the promise of a pardon to persuade person to commit a crime.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

30 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Is there anyway a President's "pardon power" can be challenged? [View all] kentuck Yesterday OP

I do not believe so. Raven123 Yesterday #1

If it was proven that Kamala actually won the election I would think it could be done. nt in2herbs Yesterday #2

If pigs could fly I'd carry an umbrella mr715 Yesterday #14

The election takes place when the electors vote DavidDvorkin 23 hrs ago #19

It was pointed out in another post in the last month or so bucolic_frolic Yesterday #3

The recourse is impeachment MichMan Yesterday #4

That Poster Was 100% In Error. [See: Iran-Contra Pardons] ColoringFool Yesterday #11

Pardons from a convicted felon is just busting people out of jail. RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Yesterday #5

Yeah, The Law Doesn't Work That Way. A Pardon Is Just That. ColoringFool Yesterday #10

True. Can't wait til I get a court summons for jury duty. RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Yesterday #15

I don't thinks so. It's a constitutional provision. MineralMan Yesterday #6

There were posts on DU regarding the slippery slope when Biden issued preemptive pardons for his family Melon Yesterday #7

Ah. So it's Biden's fault! dpibel Yesterday #8

That's not what I said. The OP comment was on process Melon Yesterday #13

Both sides. Got it. dpibel Yesterday #18

To be fair, Nixon wasn't charged with anything when Ford pardoned him. EdmondDantes_ 23 hrs ago #21

In A Word, No. ColoringFool Yesterday #9

Reigning in the Pardon power, MUST be on the Democrats Ars Longa Yesterday #12

That would require H2O Man Yesterday #17

No. H2O Man Yesterday #16

What about pardons given before a crime is committed? wnylib 23 hrs ago #20

See: Nixon, Ford's Pardon Of. ColoringFool 22 hrs ago #24

I remember Ford's pardon of Nixon. wnylib 17 hrs ago #28

There are a lot of constitutional requirements or privileges of the President that must be changed. lees1975 22 hrs ago #22

There's an "eighth grade standard constitution test"? Who knew? onenote 22 hrs ago #23

Seconded. Never Heard Of This. ColoringFool 22 hrs ago #25

Don't Hold Your Proverbial Breath. ColoringFool 22 hrs ago #26

Change the constitution and give the power to congress SSJVegeta 21 hrs ago #27

Only sure-fire way is to amend The Constitution. no_hypocrisy 15 hrs ago #29

Article II, Section 2, Clause 1 SocialDemocrat61 13 hrs ago #30