Nixon was able to leave office without consequences and avoid being taken to trial. President Nixon knew the possibility of him prosecuted and also jailed and stepped down before being charged. The choice made by President Ford was controversial but it did help the country move forward with having a new president take office. I do not think Nixon’s pardoning was a good choice to make and I do believe Nixon had a say in the decision, unfortunately, making me think there probably weren't many choices given to President Ford at the