Trump weighs mass pardons to shield junior White House staff from Democrat probes if Republicans lose 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.

Democratic senator Elissa Slotkin has said Congress should pursue 'the people who enabled' corruption in the Trump administration, not just its top figures. President Donald Trump said it would be 'very unfair' for staff to endure the 'corrupt weaponization' he says his team suffered. White House lawyers are reportedly examining protections for officials in immigration, war and trade.

Trump said 'certainly I'd be allowed to' grant the pardons, citing Biden's precedent.

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

Ex-pardon attorney Liz Oyer warns future prosecutors could still exploit pardon loopholes.

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