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Pardon me? An ethicist's guide to what is proper when it comes to presidential pardons

  • Written by Scott Davidson, Professor of Philosophy, West Virginia University
Pardon me? An ethicist's guide to what is proper when it comes to presidential pardonsWho else will Trump save from the chop before leaving office?AP Photo/Evan Vucci

Questions surrounding President Trump’s use of the pardon power began almost as soon as he entered office in 2017 and will continue undoubtedly through his final days in power. To date, Trump has issued 29 pardons during his presidency – compared to 212...

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