Donald Trump Considers Pardons for Administration Officials
President Donald Trump stated he is open to granting pardons to administration members to protect them from potential Democratic investigations.
Donald Trump told TIME magazine that he is open to granting pardons to members of his administration before his term ends. He indicated he would consider these actions if Democrats regain power and attempt to investigate his officials.
Trump justified the potential move by citing the precedent set by former President Joe Biden, who issued preemptive pardons in January 2025 to protect administration members and relatives from politically motivated prosecutions. He specifically referenced Biden's pardon of former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director Anthony Fauci as an example.
While the president expressed openness to the idea, he has not named specific officials or announced a final decision.
