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President Trump commuted the sentence of his longtime political confidant Roger Stone on Friday, just days before he was set to report to prison. Scholars say Trump's clemencies have rewarded friends and allies.

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Politics & Government

Roger Stone Clemency Latest Example Of Trump Rewarding His Friends, Scholars Say

3:29pm July 12, 2020

by Matthew S. Schwartz

The Founding Fathers intended the presidential pardon power to protect the national interest. Leading clemency experts question Trump's use of his authority.

The White House is seen reflected in a rainwater puddle on Friday, July 28, 2017 — amid very stormy times in Washington, D.C.

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Politics & Government

Could Trump Pardon Himself? Probably Not.

12:04pm July 29, 2017

by Nina Totenberg

No president in history has done that, but some likely have contemplated it.

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