Politics

Trump says he could issue a self‑pardon and considers pardons for staff

October 16, 2026 at 4:45 PM

Trump asserted that he has the authority to pardon himself and is contemplating pardons for close aides. The statement fuels legal uncertainty and could affect markets sensitive to political risk.

Impact Score

6/10

Market Sentiment

Neutral

-2

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