Trump: Willing to Preemptively Pardon Government Workers If Necessary

The New York Post, citing Trump himself, reported that if Democrats actually file lawsuits against his government personnel, he would consider issuing preemptive pardons to all individuals who served in his administration. When pressed whether this pledge would extend to *all* former government employees, Trump affirmed, “Yes, I will,” citing his prior pardons of individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riot as precedent. Regarding widespread speculation that “Musk may be arrested,” Trump dismissed it as mere rumor and stressed the need to safeguard the safety and rights of those involved.