Not that the Constitution means anything anymore, but...
From Article II section 2
and he shall have Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences against the United States
If it is a pardon, there was an offense.
Not that the Constitution means anything anymore, but...
From Article II section 2
>and he shall have Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences against the United States
If it is a pardon, there was an offense.