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Trump Plans Executive Orders, Pardons as MAGA Congress Takes Over

8/7/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to use executive actions and pardons instead of legislation.
Dr James D. Boys of University College London warned that a post-midterm Congress could become the most “pure Maga” Republican body and said Trump may pardon family members and close aides.
Professor David Dunn of the University of Birmingham said Trump may tighten immigration and consider military action against Iran and Cuba.

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U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to use executive actions and pardons instead of legislation.
Dr James D. Boys of University College London warned that a post-midterm Congress could become the most “pure Maga” Republican body and said Trump may pardon family members and close aides.
Professor David Dunn of the University of Birmingham said Trump may tighten immigration and consider military action against Iran and Cuba.