President Biden’s aides are debating preemptive pardons for officials who could face legal risks if Trump returns to power. Concerns grew after Trump appointed Kash Patel, who pledged to target critics, to lead the FBI. However, the White House fears pardons could suggest guilt and spark backlash.

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