President Trump Advised Not To Self-Pardon

President Trump Advised Not To Self-Pardon

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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.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has President Trump considered regarding pardons?

Pardoning foreign nationals

Pardoning state crimes

Pardoning himself for federal crimes

Pardoning all federal prisoners

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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