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Trump Vows to Protect Elon Musk Amid Talk of Arrest—Adam Schiff Warns 'Cronies' Will Be Held Accountable

President Donald Trump said Monday he would protect SpaceX CEO Elon Musk if Democrats tried to arrest him after the midterm elections, and said he would issue pardons if needed.

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What happened

A Wall Street Journal report, cited by Reuters, says Donald Trump suggested he might pardon allies, including Elon Musk. Trump separately said he would protect Musk if Democrats tried to arrest him after the midterm elections and would consider pardons. Reuters said it had not verified the report or confirmed its accuracy.

Global impact / market context

The reported comments do not establish that a pardon will happen. Tesla shares slipped nearly 1% overnight before Tuesday, after rising 1% on Monday while the S&P 500 and QQQ fell. The available facts do not show why Tesla shares moved.

What to watch

  1. Check whether Reuters verifies the Wall Street Journal report, since Reuters has not confirmed it so far.
  2. Check for further statements from Trump about protecting Musk or issuing pardons, since the reported comments are not a confirmed pardon.
  3. Check Tesla share movements alongside the reported comments, since shares slipped overnight after rising on Monday. The facts do not establish a cause.

Affected assets

  • Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
  • TSLA

Evidence