minus-squareEldestMalk@reddthat.comtoNews@lemmy.world•Trump says if he is jailed that could be 'breaking point' for Americanslinkfedilinkarrow-up5·2 years 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
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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.