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With less than two months of his tenure remaining, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday exercised his powers under the Constitution to pardon Michael Flynn, his former National Security Advisor, who had twice pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI. CONTEXT US President Donald Trump recently exercised his powers under the Constitution to pardon Michael Flynn, his former National Security Advisor, who had twice pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI. What is the extent of the US President’s power to pardon? US President has the constitutional right to pardon or commute sentences related to federal crimes. This power is granted without limit and cannot be restricted by Congress. Similarly, Clemency is a broad executive power, and is discretionary- meaning the President is not answerable for his pardons, and does not have to provide a reason for issuing one. LIMITATIONS This power cannot be exercised in cases of impeachment. The power only applies to federal crimes and not state crimes. Clemen...