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Trump says he would consider pardoning administration officials before leaving office
Donald Trump stated on Oct 1 that he would consider issuing pardons to members of his administration before his term concludes.
Why it mattersPardons could protect members of his administration from potential legal consequences.
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The coverage
- Trump says he would consider pardoning administration members: 'I'd do that'ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · Oct 1
- Trump says he’d consider pardoning administration officials before he leaves officeNBC News · Oct 1
- Trump suggests he’ll pardon admin officials before leaving office: ‘Sure I’d do that’New York Post · Oct 1
- Elizabeth Holmes retweets Trump post as she angles for presidential pardon: ‘We are winning’The Independent · Sep 26
Analysis & opinion
- 4 takeaways from Trump’s Time magazine interviewThe Washington Post · Oct 1
- Pardon me, Mr. President!Inquirer · Sep 25 · opinion
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