Trump says he plans 'tremendous numbers' of pardons in 2nd half of term
Summary
President Donald Trump said in a “60 Minutes” interview that he expects to issue “tremendous numbers” of pardons before he leaves office. He said he has the power to pardon himself but does not expect to do so, and defended his pardons of people who took part in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.Key Facts
- Trump made the comments in a “60 Minutes” interview that aired Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026.
- Trump said he expects to issue many pardons before leaving office.
- Trump said he has the power to pardon himself.
- He said he does not expect to pardon himself.
- Trump described a self-pardon as “not unreasonable.”
- Trump defended his pardons of Jan. 6 rioters.
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