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Trump reportedly offers Musk preemptive pardon
Original: Trump offers Musk preemptive pardon
Donald Trump has offered Elon Musk a preemptive pardon, according to reports circulating widely on social media. The move would shield Musk from potential federal prosecution, an unusual use of presidential pardon power before any charges or convictions. Commenters are debating its legality, the pair's political relationship, and what it signals about Trump's willingness to use clemency for allies.
Why now: The unusual prospect of a president pardoning someone not yet charged has sparked debate over abuse of pardon powers and the Trump-Musk relationship.
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