Trump vows to protect Musk, floats pre-emptive staff pardons

President Trump said Monday he would protect Elon Musk if Democrats investigate the SpaceX and Tesla CEO after the midterms, and floated pre-emptive pardons for staff if Democrats win. In a podcast interview, Trump said, "It's talk. But if it is talk, we'll have to protect them." He also suggested he wouldn't hesitate to pardon staffers.