Could President Trump try pardoning himself?

President Trump’s decision to pardon former national security adviser Michael Flynn has fueled speculation that Trump may be gearing up to issue a wave of controversial pardons during his final weeks in office, including potentially to himself.

The pardon power granted by the U.S. Constitution is incredibly broad, but the question of whether presidents can pardon themselves has never been tested. Trump has reportedly been “obsessed” with the idea of a self-pardon for years and has publicly stated that he has the “absolute right” to issue one. Earlier this week, he retweeted a Fox News segment in which GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz called on Trump to pardon himself.

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Trump has been shielded from prosecution while serving as president, but he faces a slew of investigations once he leaves the White House. There currently are two active inquiries into his business dealings in New York and a pair of civil suits from women who have accused him of sexual misconduct. Legal experts say Trump may also face liability for his actions while in office, including possible obstruction of justice charges relating to the Russia investigation or impeachment.