Trump is weighing preemptive pardons for thousands of junior staffers to shield them from Democrat probes after the midterms

Donald Trump, whose White House lawyers are reportedly studying preemptive pardons covering whole policy areas to shield junior staffers from feared post-midterm investigations.

President Donald Trump told reporters on Saturday he hadn't thought of it, "but certainly I'd be allowed to." He pointed to Joe Biden, saying "Biden shielded many people," and warned his staff faced "corrupt weaponization." A blanket pardon is seen as unlikely, with protections tied to immigration, war and trade reportedly favoured. Legal experts say clemency this sweeping would be unprecedented.

Democrat senator Elissa Slotkin wants to pursue 'the people who enabled' corruption, not just top figures.

The Heritage Foundation and American Moment are pushing for protection or legal-defence funding for appointees.

Trump said: 'I certainly don't want to see innocent people go through hell.'

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