Trump Vows Mass Pardons Upon Leaving Office
In an interview with Ross Douthat, Trump said he would issue "a lot" of pardons before leaving office, suggesting anyone within a thousand miles of the Oval Office could be spared. He stated he has no intention of pardoning himself but believes possessing that power is "not unreasonable." Regarding those involved in the Capitol riot, he claimed they were treated unfairly and said he might have to pardon the interviewer.
In an interview with Ross Douthat, Trump said he would issue "a lot" of pardons before leaving office, even noting that he often says anyone within a thousand miles of the Oval Office could be pardoned. He stated he does not intend to pardon himself but believes it is "not unreasonable" for him to have that power.
Speaking about his previous pardons of individuals involved in the Capitol riot, Trump claimed they were treated unfairly. When asked if he would pardon the interviewer, he replied, "I may have to."
Source: CBS News
