Scarborough: Pardons Would Be 'Impeachable'

MSNBC's Joe Scarborough took to Twitter on Friday to criticize President Donald Trump, saying he's "been concerned" the commander in chief would "abuse his pardon powers." 

I've been concerned for some time he would abuse his pardon powers for family member convicted of crimes. https://t.co/S2MCYQZIGG

— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) July 21, 2017

Trump may think pardoning his family for crimes more survivable than firing Mueller. But both are abuses of power and impeachable offenses. https://t.co/luAeEl8fRb

— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) July 21, 2017

The "Morning Joe" co-host was making reference to a Washington Post report released Thursday that said the president's lawyers were at work to stall special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation. 

The Post reported Trump had sought legal advice on whether he had authority to pardon aides, family members, or himself regarding Mueller's probe.

However, Trump attorney Jay Sekulow said Friday that was not being discussed. 

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