[Trump: Will Consider Preemptive Pardon for Musk and His Aides if Democrats Gain Control of Congress] Odaily Planet Daily reports that US President Donald Trump has stated he is willing to grant preventative pardons to Elon Musk and his associates to protect them from congressional investigations if Democrats regain control of Congress after the midterm elections. In an interview, Trump dismissed claims that Democrats might push for the nationalization of Musk's SpaceX, but stated he would protect the billionaire entrepreneur and any aides targeted by congressional investigators, including Edward Coristine, who was involved in cutting government projects under Musk's Department of Efficiency (DOGE). Trump confirmed that such protection could include early pardons if necessary. Former President Joe Biden granted preventative pardons to his son Hunter Biden and several government officials who might face retaliation from a second Trump administration. Trump cited this as justification for his promise to protect his associates. Trump stated, "Biden did that. He pardoned everyone." He also mentioned Biden's pardons for those involved in the investigation of the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol. (Bloomberg)