The Pros and Cons of Presidential Pardons
Have recent presidents made proper use of their presidential pardon powers?
Have recent presidents made proper use of their presidential pardon powers? PRO Paul du Quenoy President, Palm Beach Freedom Institute Du Quenoy is president of the Palm Beach Freedom Institute, a conservative think tank based in Florida, and president and publisher of Academica Press. He has taught at multiple universities and is the author of five books. The following is an op-ed published on Jan. 7 titled,“Pardon the J6 Defendants.” President Trump, who will return to office on Jan. 20 and who was acquitted of “incitement to insurrection” in the Senate trial that followed his second impeachment in February 2021,…
