Post editorial writer Quinta Jurecic says President Trump's reprehensible, and legal, pardon of former sheriff Joe Arpaio reveals weaknesses in the American system of government. However, never before has someone stretched the pardon power so beyond its original intent. In their letter obtained by Right Turn, they argue:While the Constitution’s pardon power is broad, it is not unlimited. The Arpaio pardon may well have been an attempt to signal to those officials and ex-officials that they can resist inquiries with the assurance that Trump will pardon them. Using the pardon power to protect the president’s own interests against embarrassment or exposure is not legitimate.

Source: Washington Post August 30, 2017 13:37 UTC