Special Counsel fears President's pardon power could derail investigation and seeks legal workaround

Special Counsel fears President's pardon power could derail investigation and seeks legal workaround The passage outlines a concrete potential legal strategy by the Special Counsel to limit the President's pardon authority, mentions a pending budget deadline, and references specific individuals (President, Michael Flynn). While the information is largely speculative and internal, it points to actionable steps (budget pressure, sharing grand‑jury evidence) and highlights a high‑stakes conflict between the executive and investigative branches, making it a strong lead for further inquiry. Key insights: Special Counsel budget request due July 1 could be blocked by the Attorney General, threatening the operation.; If shut down, the team may try to transfer grand‑jury evidence to other federal prosecutors.; The Special Counsel is preparing an argument that the President cannot pardon himself or witnesses like Michael Flynn.