Storming Of The Capitol Building

[BrownAssClown]

(01-08-2021, 06:41 PM)Benton Wrote: He could but there's a couple caveats.

First, he has to specify offenses. If he just says anyone charged with "violence" or "unlawful entry" that leaves it open to possibly having other charges levied.

Second, if I'm remembering right, he can only pardon people for federal crimes. Capitol police are federal, but I'm not sure what agency would actually be charging them.

Yes I wouldn't think the President could or would just wave his arm in the air and declare all are pardoned. Many investigations are going to take place, followed by many charges being leveled against a lot of individuals involved in what happened and those who instigated the act in the first place. I'm sure there will also be investigations into the complete breakdown of security or just plain lack of the security at the Capitol.

As to who has the authority to charge whom with what is yet to be determined I would imagine. Might be awhile before that gets sorted out, probably after Trump is no longer President.