- President Donald Trump said he would consider pre-emptive pardons to protect Elon Musk and key aides if Democrats gain control of Congress following the midterm elections.
- Trump made the remarks on the Pod Force One podcast after being asked about potential Democratic investigations into Musk's political actions and assets.
- House Oversight Committee Democrats have indicated plans to scrutinize corporate figures and ultra-rich donors, explicitly naming Musk as a target.
- Musk has spent over $445 million during this election cycle to support Republican candidates and conservative political action committees.
- Trump reiterated that he would act without hesitation to issue pardons to protect his allies from Democratic-led congressional inquiries.
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