# 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 17:31 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2212065

> Donald Trump said he would be willing to grant preemptive pardons to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and his closest aides if Democrats take control of Congress after the November 3 midterm elections. He rejected a suggestion that Democrats seek to nationalize SpaceX but said he would protect Musk and associates if needed.

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