Donald Trump has said he is willing to grant a preliminary pardon to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and his closest aides if the Democratic Party takes control of Congress after the Nov. 3 midterm elections. Speaking on The New York Posts Pod Force One podcast, he dismissed journalist Miranda Devins' suggestion that Democrats are seeking to nationalize SpaceX. However, Trump said he was ready to protect Musk and his top associates if necessary. "We just have to protect these people," he said. When asked how he intends to protect them and whether he would consider granting early amnesty, Trump replied in the affirmative. "I would if I had to, sure," he said.

Donald Trump has said he is willing to grant a preliminary pardon to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and his closest aides if the Democratic Party takes control of Congress after the Nov. 3 midterm elections. Speaking on The New York Posts Pod Force One podcast, he dismissed journalist Miranda Devins' suggestion that Democrats are seeking to nationalize SpaceX. However, Trump said he was ready to protect Musk and his top associates if necessary. "We just have to protect these people," he said. When asked how he intends to protect them and whether he would consider granting early amnesty, Trump replied in the affirmative. "I would if I had to, sure," he said.