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:
âUnder the Constitution, only federal criminal convictions, such as those adjudicated in the United States District Courts, may be pardoned by the President â¦ However, the President cannot pardon a state criminal offense. âSince Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey are both state prisoners, the President cannot pardon them.