Trump says he would 'certainly' be allowed to pardon thousands of staffers ahead of feared 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.

White House lawyers are reportedly studying pre-emptive pardons for junior officials who carried out immigration enforcement, trade and military policy. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he had not thought about it. He said staff should not suffer the 'corrupt weaponization' he says his team endured for four years. He added: 'Biden shielded many people.'

Trump said: 'I certainly don't want to see innocent people go through hell and lose all their money.'

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

Ex-pardon attorney Liz Oyer warns a future Justice Department could still bring charges despite pardons.

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