"Trump has issued about 1,600 pardons since the start of his second term, significantly surpassing the fewer than 250 pardons he issued during his first term."
"Administration officials reported that Trump has repeatedly raised the specter of pardons with aides, particularly when they suggested they could face prosecution or investigations."
"The president's approach to pardons has become a running joke within the White House, as he promises to pardon anyone who came within 200 feet of the Oval Office."
"Supreme Court rulings have affirmed the presidential pardon authority as 'unlimited,' leaving little room for congressional oversight, except in cases of impeachment."
President Trump has taken an unprecedented approach to his pardon power, issuing around 1,600 pardons in his second term, far exceeding his first-term total of fewer than 250. He has indicated intentions to issue preemptive pardons for staff in 2028. Trump's use of pardons has become a topic of humor within the White House, as he assures aides of protection against potential legal issues. Supreme Court rulings have reinforced the notion of unlimited presidential pardon authority, limiting congressional oversight.
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