Medications might also cause a drop in blood pressure. Beta-blockers and nitroglycerin, used to treat heart disease, are common culprits. Diuretics, tricyclic antidepressants, and erectile dysfunction drugs can also cause hypotension. Some people have low blood pressure for unknown reasons.
Theoretically, then, the President can probably pardon him/her-self for any Federal crime â but this only prevents actual prosecution for that crime, not impeachment for the crime itself. Prior Answer, to the hypothetical of the VP murdering the President and then pardoning himself:
A person can apply for a pardon through the President for a federal conviction. We do not handle federal cases. No. The only way to obtain an application is directly from the Board of Pardons for a small fee. We will obtain the application for you and the cost is included in our fee.