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Yes he did. There are more than a few examples, but one comes to mind is Steve Bannon who was pending trial and not convicted.
I agree the pardon of bannon was aggregious. The pardon power shouldn't be used unless it's crimes against the united states.
I forgot about him. Ok, I see your point. So, I'll agree the pardon has been used for people who haven't been convicted, though I don't agree that's how it's supposed to be used, but i can't argue the fact that it has been. Though bannons pardon was not open ended. It was for a specific reason. Also while trump pardoned bannon, it was specified, not an "any and all" sort of pardon
So then, if that power is legitimate in that way, then trump can use it for the same purpose, right?