President Trump, like all presidents before him, has the power of the pen but not a magic wand. We take a a closer look at two of President Trump’s first moves in office: issuing pardons and executive orders – and both the extraordinary reach and extraordinary limitations of a president’s power (in less than 10 minutes!)

Key Takeaways:

• Presidential power is often perceived differently than it is in reality.
• The power of forgiveness is a significant aspect of presidential authority.
• Clemency can take the form of pardons or commutations, each with different implications.
• Pardons restore civil rights but do not erase criminal records.
• Critics argue that executive actions can overstep presidential authority.

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