Trump will not "think twice" about forgiving allies

President Donald Trump expressed willingness to grant preemptive pardons to his allies ahead of the midterm elections. In a podcast interview, he confirmed he would not hesitate to do so, referencing previous pardons for supporters involved in the January 6 Capitol attack. Elon Musk, a major Republican donor, faces potential congressional investigations if Democrats win, with Trump asserting he would protect Musk from any threats of detention. Democrats accuse Trump of profiting during his presidency while ignoring conflicts of interest. Trump also recalled pardons made by President Joe Biden before leaving office.