“The Pardon: The Politics of Presidential Mercy” - Book Talk with CNN Chief Legal Analyst Jeffrey Toobin
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Los Angeles, CA 90089
https://dornsife-center-for-political-future.usc.edu/programming/upcoming-events #ThePardonArticle II Section 2 of the US Constitution grants the US President the power to issue pardons. The power was first used in 1795 by George Washington to pardon Whiskey Rebellion participants and last used by Donald Trump in 2025 to pardon January 6 insurrectionists. Although pardons are often controversial, with more than 20,000 acts of executive clemency, they are not rare.
Join CPF for a conversation with bestselling author and CNN Chief Legal Analyst Jeffrey Toobin about presidential pardons and his brand new book The Pardon: The Politics of Presidential Mercy. CPF Director Bob Shrum leads this discussion about famous pardons throughout history and the latest pardons from Presidents Biden and Trump. Plus they will answer your questions about pardons.
Jeffrey Toobin – CNN Chief Legal Analyst, Bestselling author of True Crimes and Misdemeanors, The Oath, The Nine, Too Close to Call, The Run of His Life (made into the FX series The People v. O.J. Simpson), and A Vast Conspiracy
Bob Shrum – Director, USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future; Carmen H. and Louis Warschaw Chair in Practical Politics; Author of Concessions of a Serial Campaigner
This program is open to all eligible individuals. USC operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the university’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation or any other prohibited factor.
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