Trump Favourite Presidential Power Exposed And It Jarring

Updated on Dec - 10 - 2025, 12:10 PM

When Donald Trump issues pardons, it’s not always about justice sometimes, it’s about political advantage. As described in a recent piece, Trump’s tendency to grant pardons to people aligned with his interests underscores exactly the kind of unchecked power that early American critics feared would come from a dominant presidency.

These critics the anti-federalists warned that allowing a single individual too much power could lead to abuses. And they were right to worry. The ability to pardon is a serious tool, meant to serve as a check on the justice system a safeguard for fairness. But when wielded for self-interest or political loyalty, it risks undermining the rule of law.

Consider this: if a president can routinely pardon allies or supporters even those convicted of wrongful acts the entire idea of accountability becomes shaky. It isn’t just about one case or one pardon; it becomes a pattern that chips away at impartial justice. And in that sense, Trump’s selective pardons don’t reflect mercy they reflect power.

In a democracy, no single individual should hold the levers of unchecked authority. That’s why constitutional safeguards exist. When those safeguards are bypassed, the foundations of fairness and trust start to erode. A pardon once a noble option begins to look like a political reward.

For many Americans, this shift is deeply concerning. It’s not just about who gets pardoned, but what message those pardons send: that loyalty matters more than justice, that power can shield wrongdoing. In this way, Trump appears to value one presidential power above all others the power to pardon because it puts him above consequences and accountability.

Whether you view pardons as compassionate or conditional, their misuse paints a troubling picture: a presidency willing to shape justice in its own favour. And that’s a reminder that in a system built for checks and balances, none should ever be ignored.