President Donald Trump has said he has
President Donald Trump has said he has “complete power” to issue pardons, an assertion that comes amid investigations into Russian interference in last year’s presidential election.
The subject of pardons is one of many topics that appears to be occupying the president’s mind.
In a flurry of 10 tweets, Mr Trump commented about pardons, former presidential rival Hillary Clinton, son Don Jr. health care, the USS Gerald Ford, the attorney general and other issues.
Mr Trump wrote in one of his 10 messages: “While all agree the U. S. President has the complete power to pardon, why think of that when only crime so far is LEAKS against us. FAKE NEWS.”
The Washington Post has reported that Mr Trump has inquired about his authority to pardon aides, relatives or even himself.
Mr Trump remains furious over multiple investigations into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
He tweeted that people are asking why what he calls “crimes” by election opponent Hillary Clinton and former FBI director James Comey are not being investigated.
