What Former U.S. Presidents Are Not Allowed to Do

The History of Post-Presidency Pardons
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The History of Post-Presidency Pardons

Although they cannot give pardons, they can still receive them, as seen when Gerald Ford pardoned Richard Nixon after the Watergate scandal. This action legally cleared Nixon of any potential crimes he may have been charged with during his time in office.

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