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Ron Coleman, a legal expert joining the discussion, highlights that the pardons are entering unchartered waters in legal terms. While the pardon power of a sitting president is broadly accepted, it raises questions regarding its limits. Can a president issue a blanket pardon to encompass all potential offenses one might have ever committed? The history of presidential pardons, including the controversial pardon of Richard Nixon, serves as a point of reference. However, Nixon's case, while politically accepted at the time, was never fully challenged in court. This raises the possibility of a judicial review in the current context.