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Trump Eyes Preemptive Pardons for Allies, Sparking Controversy

President Trump is considering wide-ranging preemptive pardons for his top aides and allies before leaving office, according to reports from The Wall Street Journal. This move could shield them from future probes into their actions during his term, which he sees as defense against what he calls witch hunts by political foes. Critics argue this is a loyalty play that trashes legal traditions, while Democrats plan to investigate various admin moves once power shifts. Legal experts note the Constitution gives presidents broad pardon power, but this scale would break new ground, with no real precedent for such preemptive sweeps.

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