Jay L. Phillips

Pardons happen at the end of every term (not to be confused with sentence commutations) and it is normal for Presidents, left or right, to issue pardons as they see fit.

Thus, Biden’s pardon of Liz Cheney and others is rooted in the—possibility—that Trump pursues his political enemies for charges like treason. The Biden Pardon’s essentially inhibit this.

In the wake of Presidential transition, President Biden (thank you Joe) issued several preemptive pardons to limit the ability of President Trump’s DOJ to prosecute government officials for serving in their official capacity during the January 6 investigations.

The President CANNOT pardon themselves of any impeachments proffered by Congress. However they may issue pardons to individuals who have committed crimes against the United States.

Art. II, Sec. 2, Cl. 1 provides that “The President… shall have Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment.”

Liz Cheney Pardoned?!?! Let’s talk about federal law around pardons 🧵🧵🧵

That’s it—simple process—large ramifications.

Senators (poorly) representing Kentucky have no nomination power for the House Speakership.

3) Repeat the process until a majority is reached. This can happen numerous times (see Mike Johnson speakership election).

2) the nominated individual must obtain a majority vote (usually 218 votes for, unless members of the House are absent for voting.

The Constitution provides that only the House “shall chose their speaker and other officers.” Art. I Sect. II.

1) Only a nomination is required. There is no requirement to be a sitting member of the House of Representatives.

🧵🧵🧵 Let’s talk about the requirements to become Speaker of the United States House of Representatives:

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