Trump vows to protect Musk, floats pre-emptive staff pardons
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Axios · North America
President Trump said Monday he'd move to protect Elon Musk if Democrats investigate the SpaceX and Tesla CEO after midterm elections.He also suggested the possibility of pre-emptive pardons for staff and others around him if Democrats win the election.Why it matters: Trump is positioning himself for a combative final two years in the White House, as polls increasingly point to the prospect of a significant blue wave. What they're saying: In an interview for the "Pod Force One" podcast published early Monday, host Miranda Devine asked Trump about rumors of Musk being investigated or having asse
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