Trump Says He Would Offer Pardons to Musk, Aides If Necessary
Trump said pardons could protect Elon Musk and White House aides from expected Democratic investigations if Republicans lose Congress.
- On Monday, President Donald Trump vowed to issue preemptive pardons for his staffers and Tesla CEO Elon Musk should Democrats seize control of Congress in Tuesday's midterms, Axios reported.
- Democrats have signaled plans to wield subpoena power launching investigations into Trump family and corporate corruption if they win, prompting the president's protective warning.
- Musk has donated over $445 million during this election cycle to support Republicans, including at least $71 million for Senate races and $33.1 million in Texas contests.
- Representative Greg Casar, a Texas Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, said last month committees must investigate "ultra-rich people who have tried to corrupt our government."
- Polls favor Democrats to flip the House, meaning Election Day results will determine whether investigative agendas and potential pardon battles proceed following Tuesday's voting.
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The president of the United States has recalled that he has already signed pardons "with those of January 6" and those convicted or accused for the assault on the Capitol in 2021.
Preparing for 'Worst-Case Scenario' Amid Republican Struggle... Petitions for 'Preemptive Pardons' from Staff Also Flooding In. As the Republican Party is expected to struggle in the U.S. midterm elections, the White House is focusing on finding a solution to prepare for the fallout, according to the British daily The Times.
On November 2 (local time), one day before the U.S. midterm elections, President Donald Trump stated that he is willing to issue preemptive pardons to protect his aides and close associates if the Democratic Party gains control of Congress. On the New York Post's podcast "Pod Force One" that day, President Trump said
According to Politico, the Democrats are considering targeting Elon Musk through investigations if they win.
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