Pardons are political, with modern presidents expanding their use
- Written by Stewart Ulrich, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Sam Houston State University
President Trump pardoned Charles Kushner, center, who is the father of his son-in-law Jared Kushner. The senior Kusher now serves as U.S. ambassador to France.Marko Georgiev/APPresident Donald Trump is making full use of his pardon power. This year, Trump has issued roughly 1,800 pardons, or nearly six times the number he issued during the four...





