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First Republican Lawmaker Backs Bill Limiting Trump's Pardon Power

A Republican lawmaker has joined Democrats in their push to limit Trump's pardon power with a bipartisan bill aimed at restricting presidential pardons. Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska is the first GOP member to back the effort.

First Republican Lawmaker Backs Bill Limiting Trump's Pardon Power
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A House GOP lawmaker has joined a bipartisan effort to limit presidential pardon power, becoming the first Republican to support Democrat-led legislation aimed at curbing the president's ability to grant pardons. The move marks a significant shift in the party's stance on the issue. Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska signed on to the bill, which is led by Democrats in Congress. The effort seeks to make it easier to overturn pardons granted by future presidents.

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