President Donald Trump has reportedly indicated he plans to issue mass pardons to his closest advisers at the end of his second presidential term, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

The president allegedly made the comments during casual conversations over the past year, telling associates he would pardon administration officials and advisers. In one recent meeting, Trump reportedly said he would "pardon everyone who has come within 200 feet of the Oval [Office]," a remark that drew laughter from those present, according to an anonymous source cited by the Journal.

Trump has already issued extensive pardons during his second term, including pardons for approximately 1,500 defendants related to the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot. These pardons represented some of the most sweeping clemency actions in recent presidential history.

Presidential pardon power is broad and largely unrestricted by the Constitution, allowing presidents to grant clemency for federal crimes. Historical precedent shows presidents often issue controversial pardons in their final days in office, though the scope Trump reportedly envisions would be unusually extensive.

The reported comments suggest Trump is considering using his pardon authority to protect administration officials from potential future legal proceedings. However, the timing and specific scope of any such pardons remain unclear, as these were described as informal conversations rather than official policy announcements.