This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that would significantly limit the President's pardon power. Its primary purpose is to prevent the President from pardoning themselves, their relatives, administration officials, campaign staff, and anyone involved in offenses related to the President's personal interests or at their direction. Key provisions prohibit pardons for the President, their family up to the third degree, current or former administration members, paid campaign staff, offenses motivated by the President's interests, and offenses coordinated with the President. The amendment aims to prevent potential abuse of the pardon power for corrupt purposes benefiting the President or their associates. It would impact the presidency, the judicial process, and the separation of powers. The amendment requires ratification by three-fourths of the states to take effect.
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that would significantly limit the President's pardon power. Its primary purpose is to prevent the President from pardoning themselves, their relatives, administration officials, campaign staff, and anyone involved in offenses related to the President's personal interests or at their direction. Key provisions prohibit pardons for the President, their family up to the third degree, current or former administration members, paid campaign staff, offenses motivated by the President's interests, and offenses coordinated with the President. The amendment aims to prevent potential abuse of the pardon power for corrupt purposes benefiting the President or their associates. It would impact the presidency, the judicial process, and the separation of powers. The amendment requires ratification by three-fourths of the states to take effect.