Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20180328:17:37:00
Considered obstruction of justice on its face? >> it is an open and serious constitutional question about whether or not the president's pardon power can be exercised correctly. some say the power is unlimited and regardless of motives he can pardon anyone he likes. others say if the purpose of the pardon is to obstruct an inquiry, that itself can be prosecuted as obstruction of justice. the supreme court has not ruled on this. that's why michael is absolutely right. the question of what the president knew and when he knew it is crucial because if trump asked dowd to offer a pardon in exchange...