Posted in Article Can Trump Pre-emptively Pardon Allies or Himself? Clemency Power, Explained 2020-12-03 Leave a Comment on Can Trump Pre-emptively Pardon Allies or Himself? Clemency Power, Explained The president has discussed potential pardons that could test the boundaries of his constitutional power to nullify criminal liability. Source: Can Trump Pre-emptively Pardon Allies or Himself? Clemency Power, Explained