America is suddenly skeptical of the presidential pardon

The net approval among U.S. adults for the president’s power to pardon or commute the prison sentences of people convicted of federal crimes

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Net approval is calculated by subtracting the share opposing the pardon from the share supporting it.

Chart: Andrew ManganSource: YouGov; YouGov/The EconomistCreated with Datawrapper