As it is an unprecedented situation in U.S. history, it is unclear if a president who has been convicted of a crime possesses the power to pardon themself. Article II, Section 2, Clause 1 of the U.S. Constitution only states: "The President ... shall have Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offenses against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment." Many legal experts and scholars maintain that a president's pardon power does not extend to themself, but some disagree. The decision would most likely be left in the hands of the Supreme Court. Regardless, a president's pardon power only applies to federal charges.