Re: Since 2020 is all about conspiracy theories
"In the US the president can only pardon you if you have a conviction."
Absolutely incorrect.
The canonical example is Ford granting Nixon a full and unconditional pardon for any crimes that he might have committed against the United States as president, before he was even charged with said crimes. You can read Proclamation 4311 for yourself here.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
