Washington, November 10, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
US President Donald Trump has said he intends to issue a large number of pardons before leaving office, arguing that people who serve his administration should not spend years defending themselves against investigations and prosecutions.
In an interview with Ross Douthat for CBS News’ 60 Minutes, Trump said he expected to grant “tremendous numbers” of pardons, suggesting that his decision would extend protection to people who had worked with him.
Asked whether he planned to issue numerous pardons at the end of his presidency, Trump replied, “Yes, I do.” He argued that people serving the country should not have to spend the rest of their lives defending themselves against political opponents.
On the possibility of pardoning himself, Trump said he did not expect to do so, although he maintained that he had the authority to grant himself a pardon.
Trump also defended his earlier pardons for people involved in the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, claiming they had been treated exceptionally unfairly. When Douthat specifically raised the issue of individuals who assaulted police officers, Trump acknowledged that some had become violent but argued that force had also been used against them.
The interview also touched on Trump’s relationship with political opponents, including former FBI Director James Comey and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Asked whether he could forgive people he considered dishonest and harmful to the country, Trump said he could not. He added that he hated some of his political enemies and expected those feelings to remain.
Asked how he wanted his presidency to be remembered, Trump said: “That I made America great again.”
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