Trump Discussed Pardoning Himself,
Sources Say.
'The New York Times' reports that
President Donald Trump has discussed the possibility
with White House aides since election day.
No president in the history of the U.S. has
ever issued a pardon for themselves. .
Because of this, legal questions
surround the move. It is not
clear if a president does
indeed have the power to do it.
Aides say that Trump has maintained
that he does have the power to pardon himself, .
which they believe means that he will do it.
Sources also say that Trump has considered
issuing pre-emptive pardons for members of his family.
including sons Don Jr. and Eric, daughter and
White House advisor Ivanka and son-in-law
and White House advisor Jared Kushner.
The Justice Department said on Thursday it would
pursue charges against "all actors" involved in the
storming of the U.S. Capitol, and "not only the
people who went into the building.".
If the evidence fits elements of a crime, they're going to be charged, Michael R. Sherwin, U.S. Attorney,
via 'The New York Times'