Rep. Johnny Olszewski calls for constitutional amendment to let Congress review presidential pardons
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Rep. Johnny Olszewski calls for constitutional amendment to let Congress review presidential pardons

6:42 Feb 22, 2026
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Olszewski argues that the current presidential pardon power is unchecked and frequently abused to protect political allies or family members. He specifically highlights the more than 1,600 pardons issued by President Trump through 2025, including for former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández on drug charges.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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