Trump vows to protect Musk, while floating pre-emptive staff pardons
President Trump said Monday he’d move to protect Elon Musk if Democrats investigate the SpaceX and Tesla CEO after the midterm elections.
- He also suggested the possibility of pre-emptive pardons for staff and others around him if Democrats pursue investigations.
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 assets seized.
- “It’s talk. But if it is talk, we’ll have to protect them,” Trump said.
- Musk has spent nearly half a billion dollars opposing Democrats during this election cycle and recently suggested it would be the end of democracy if they win the White House and Congress in 2028.