@WhiteCatTamer @otfrom i think they think that’s true. and Justice Jackson, in her dissent, emphasized that aspect.

but the decision is very clear about the inviolability of the pardon power, under any circumstances. i think a President that wanted to intimidate the Supreme Court or worse could direct subordinates to do that and pardon them, rendering the Court itself a plaything of the President.

they are relying on the decency of the people they are screwing.