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Trump Weighs Preemptive Pardons for White House Staff

By Drooid · Oct 29, 2026 · How we work

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U.S. President Donald Trump said he could grant pardons to White House staff.
He noted he not considered pardons but finds investigations unfair for aides.
White House attorneys are reviewing preemptive pardons for officials, but a blanket pardon seems unlikely.
Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA) and Sen. Steve Cohen (D-TN) introduced an amendment to limit pardon power.
Legal experts warn a broad preemptive pardon would expand power and lack absolute immunity.

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U.S. President Donald Trump said he could grant pardons to White House staff.
He noted he not considered pardons but finds investigations unfair for aides.
White House attorneys are reviewing preemptive pardons for officials, but a blanket pardon seems unlikely.
Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA) and Sen. Steve Cohen (D-TN) introduced an amendment to limit pardon power.
Legal experts warn a broad preemptive pardon would expand power and lack absolute immunity.