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Trump says he would protect Musk, consider pre‑emptive pardons for aides

In a podcast interview Trump raised shielding Musk from Democratic probes and pardoning staff if the GOP loses Congress in the midterms.

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What to know

  • Trump made the comments in an interview for the "Pod Force One" podcast published around the midterm elections.
  • The statement signals Trump is preparing for a combative final two years in office amid polling suggesting a significant Democratic wave.
  • Pre-emptive pardons for aides and associates would be a notable expansion of presidential clemency power if pursued.

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Trump says he would protect Musk, consider pre‑emptive pardons for aides
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    1. 9 outlets 'We'll have to protect them': Trump says he'd give SpaceX CEO Elon Musk a pardon if Dems win control of Congress

      first by MoneyWise.com, 6d ago · also Yahoo News Singapore, MS NOW, Bloomberg, USA Today, Firstpost, New Republic +2

      7 more headlines
    2. 5 outlets Trump Says He Might Pardon Musk If Democrats Win

      first by Forbes, 6d ago · also Independent UK, Yahoo, NYT Politics, RedState

      4 more headlines
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    • jerasikehorn.bsky.social

      ⚠️ BREAKING: Trump says he'll issue preemptive pardons to Musk and his aides as Dems prepare to investigate his alleged crimes… Are you actually SURPRISED?! Well, of course you’re not. Now, go VOTE!! 😎🇺🇸✨

      jerasikehorn.bsky.socialBluesky6d ago2.3k▲view on Bluesky ↗
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    • BREAKING: Trump said he would be willing to offer protective pardons to Elon Musk and close aides if Democrats take control of Congress after the midterm elections

      @unusual_whalesX6d ago35▲view on X ↗

    • this is why nothing can phase the hard MAGA crowd. they simply could care less what these people have done, its all about the standard talking points they agree on (trans people, immigrants, etc) and until democrats grow a spine and start legitimately going after this nothing will ever change. even if they sweep this election + the next…

      bipolarxpresr/politics5d agoview on r/politics ↗
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  1. 2 outlets Trump reveals he'll use preemptive pardons to protect staff, allies if Dems take Congress

    first by New York Post, 6d ago · also NY Post

and 2 smaller pieces

What people are saying 21 voices from 3 sites · best of 471 · verbatim