# Trump says pardons for Musk and aides could be offered if needed

https://mins.news/en/item/125475

- Bloomberg News, 2026-11-02 13:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-11-02/trump-says-he-would-offer-pardons-to-musk-aides-if-necessary?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ae8895aa85655000117d18f

> Trump indicated he might shield Musk and close aides with pardons should Democrats gain control of Congress following the midterms.

## Related coverage

- [Trump says he is ready to grant preemptive pardons to Musk and aides if Democrats win Congress](https://mins.news/en/item/125884) — TASS, 2026-11-02
- [How Trump could govern without Congress after the midterms](https://mins.news/en/video/124475) — Reuters, 2026-11-01