As soon as it begins to look like President Donald Trump may be on his way out, he finds a way to wiggle around the rules – this time the discussion is about the possibility of him pardoning himself to get out of federal crime charges related to the Russia investigation.

At first, Trump swore he had no ties with the Russians. In one tweet, he claims opponents fabricated the collusion all while boasting about his 306 electoral college votes.

“The Democrats had to come up with a story as to why they lost the election, and so badly (306), so they made up a story – RUSSIA. Fake news!” Trump tweeted Feb. 16.

Now, he is sitting back, rolling his eyes and probably thinking “okay, so maybe I did do it, but I’m the president, and no one can touch me.” For being a businessman up until this past year, he’s very knowledgeable when it comes to swerving around laws he doesn’t seem to even fully understand.

A pardon is a process in which the president can reprieve himself or others from offenses against the U.S.

If Trump pardons himself, it would reflect a lot about our government, and he would definitely deserve even more legal complications. We cannot let this man continue to hide behind his own actions.

He’s not even trying to cover his misdeeds up before the public gets wind of his actions. Instead, he is doing it right in front of citizens’ eyes, and there is nothing they can do to stop it. At least a cover up could be possible grounds for impeachment.

Firing former FBI Director James Comey in May should have resulted in some sort of obstruction of justice charge. If Trump pardons himself or his family in order to drop the investigation, that should definitely be considered an obstruction crime.

It’s not like he can pardon himself every time something doesn’t go his way. Maybe he should stay out of trouble or just stay out of office. If impeachment ever comes into the picture, then Trump cannot even attempt to get out of it because the Constitution bans the use of a pardon during impeachment proceedings.

Even if Trump isn’t able to pardon himself in the Russia Investigation, Vice President Mike Pence can pardon him. Mary Lawton, former head of the Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel, reported in her 1974 memo that it is lawful for the president to declare himself temporarily disabled so the vice president may become the acting president. If this happens, then Pence is the one who can pardon whoever he pleases.

While this would be another extremely bogus move on the president’s part, it would be a smarter one than trying to pardon himself. At least Pence stands on more solid legal ground, and it wouldn’t look as guilty.

Either way, pardon or no pardon, Trump needs to get the boot. He can’t hide from impeachment forever — especially if he wants to continue to behave so terribly. Actions add up, and if Trump thinks the FBI is just going to drop the investigation or take his threats of pardoning himself seriously, he’s got another thing coming.