Why do you pardon someone? You pardon those who have committed crimes!
TRUMP pardons those who can rat him out!
This is an admission of guilt!

par·don
/ˈpärdn/
noun

1.
the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense:
"he obtained pardon for his sins"
synonyms
forgiveness, absolution, remission, clemency, mercy, ... more
verb

1.
forgive or excuse (a person, error, or offense):
"I know Catherine will pardon me"
synonyms
forgive, absolve, have mercy on, be merciful to, deal leniently with, ... moreantonyms
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