Joe Biden's recent pardon of his son Hunter highlights the extensive clemency power held by U.S. presidents, deeply rooted in the Constitution and historical precedents.
The presidential pardon power is enshrined in the U.S. Constitution, specifically in Section 2 of Article II, allowing the president to grant reprieves and pardons for federal offenses.
Alexander Hamilton, in Federalist no. 74, emphasized that a single individual, the president, is more suited for dispensing mercy compared to a collective body, citing efficiency and coherence.
Hamilton argued that the pardon power could serve as a unifying tool during times of insurrection, suggesting that a timely pardon may restore peace and order.
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