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April 10, 2026
Trump Promises Mass Pardons for Aides Before Leaving Office
- President Donald Trump has promised to issue pardons to aides to shield them from legal consequences for their actions during his administration.
- He reportedly suggested pardoning anyone who came within 200 feet of the Oval Office before leaving office in January 2029.
- This move reflects Trump's ongoing use of his pardon power to benefit allies and supporters, echoing similar actions by past presidents.
- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt downplayed Trump's comments as humor, despite the serious implications of preemptive pardons.
2 Sources
- President Trump has repeatedly promised his top administration officials pardons before he leaves office, according to people who have heard his commentsApr 10, 2026 at 7:18 PM · WSJ
- Trump promised mass pardons for his top aides before he leaves office: reportApr 10, 2026 at 7:33 PM · Independent