Article 2, Section 2: [...] "he shall have Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment." It loo

Article 2, Section 2: [...] "he shall have Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment." It looks to me like he has the ability. As you said, even if he doesn't, he can still make it happen as long as he's in office.