LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) — On Thursday, we learned that President Donald Trump pardoned Changpeng Zhao , a billionaire crypto currency exchange founder who pleaded guilty to a money laundering-related charge. This followed the commutation of former member of Congress George Santos.

For today’s Good Question, Bruce asks: Can the president pardon the same person for a new crime after they were pardon for an earlier crime?

Yes, they could. As long as it is a federal crime, and it’s not impeachment, the president’s pardon power is pretty broad.

Article II, section 2, clause 1 of the Constitution says in part, “and he shall have power to grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the United States, except in cases of impeachment.” It does not include any limits on the number of times a

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