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Trump Considers Using Presidential Pardon Power for Staffers

  • President Donald Trump may use the presidential pardon power for his top staffers.
  • Trump referred to this as the'most powerful' presidential tool.
  • This follows a pattern set by President Joe Biden, who issued preemptive pardons before leaving office.
  • The potential pardons are for family members and others.
  • The decision is under consideration and no pardons have been issued yet.
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