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00:02President Trump says he would protect Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk if Democrats investigate
00:08him following the midterm elections, according to Axios. In a Pod Force One interview published
00:14Monday, Trump addressed rumors that Musk could face investigations or asset seizures.
00:19Musk has spent nearly $500 million opposing Democrats during this election cycle.
00:25Trump also said he would consider preemptive pardons for his staff and other allies if
00:30Democrats pursue investigations. The remarks come as polls point to the possibility of major
00:36Democratic gains in the midterms. Trump also discussed serving a third presidential term,
00:41saying he would love to run again, but acknowledged that the constitutional language is restrictive.
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