President Trump Advised Not To Self-Pardon

The transcript discusses a CNN report where former Attorney General William Barr and White House counsel Pat Cipollone advised President Trump against self-pardoning, citing a 1974 Justice Department memo. The memo states that a president cannot be a judge in his own case, thus cannot pardon himself. Trump has considered this option for federal crimes, but it's unclear if he has spoken about it since a recent riot.

Who advised the president against a certain action according to the CNN report?

• The Chief of Staff

• The Secretary of State

• Former Attorney General William Barr and White House counsel Pat Cipollone

• The Vice President

What does the 1974 Justice Department memo state regarding presidential pardons?

• The President can pardon anyone, including themselves.

• The President cannot pardon themselves as no one can be a judge in their own case.

• The President can only pardon state crimes.

• The President can pardon themselves only in times of war.

What legal principle is highlighted in the 1974 Justice Department memo?

• The President can only pardon others.

• The President can override any legal decision.

• No one may be a judge in their own case.

• The President has absolute immunity.

What has President Trump considered regarding pardons?

• Pardoning foreign nationals

• Pardoning state crimes

• Pardoning himself for federal crimes

• Pardoning all federal prisoners

What is unclear about President Trump's consideration of self-pardoning?

• If he has spoken about it since a recent riot

• Whether he has the legal authority to do so

• If he has already pardoned himself

• Whether he plans to pardon others