Trump in court: could he soon pardon himself?. As of: February 14, 2024, 6:06 p.m By: Simon Schröder CommentsPressSplit Donald Trump is indicted on 91 counts in four lawsuits.

Donald Trump still has to answer numerous charges in court. Whether he could pardon himself if re-elected is legally controversial. The pardon is one of the most powerful tools available to the incumbent ruler of the USA. Pardoning allows the president to trump the judicial system, provided one has been convicted.