President Trump claimed that Biden's autopen-signed measures are invalid and could nullify his actions, but legal experts state that a president cannot rescind a predecessor's decisions through this method. Trump has criticized Biden's use of autopen, which Biden confirmed he used for late-stage pardons, but there is no legal basis for Trump's claims. The White House has not responded to whether Trump plans legal action.
Donald Trump announced he is nullifying all documents signed by Joe Biden using an autopen, claiming they are invalid, although legal experts agree that autopen signatures are legally binding and there is no legal mechanism to overturn pardons based on autopen use. This move is an unprecedented challenge to Biden's actions, but its legal basis is highly questionable.
Whoopi Goldberg tore up a note asking her to clarify a joke about Trump using an autopen to sign a pardon, expressing frustration over the lack of understanding of nuance in her humor on 'The View' and criticizing immigration policies.
Attorney General Pam Bondi is reviewing the Biden administration's use of an autopen for signing pardons after a House report questioned their validity, amid political disputes over the legality and transparency of autopen-signed executive actions. The report claims some pardons may lack proper approval, but legal scholars argue autopen use is constitutionally permissible, and Democrats defend Biden's actions as authorized. The investigation has sparked partisan debate on presidential signing practices.
The House Oversight Committee released a report accusing President Biden of using an autopen for executive actions and suggesting his mental decline was concealed, prompting calls to nullify actions signed by autopen; Biden's team dismisses the claims as baseless, while Democrats criticize the investigation as politically motivated.
The GOP-led House Oversight Committee released a report questioning the legitimacy of Biden's executive actions, alleging misuse of the autopen and potential cover-ups of his cognitive health, prompting calls for further investigation, which Biden and his aides dismiss as baseless.
House Republicans released a report criticizing President Biden's use of the autopen and questioning his mental fitness, alleging a cover-up of cognitive decline and potential unauthorized executive actions, though no concrete evidence was provided. Biden and Democrats dismissed the investigation as a distraction, while Republicans urged further scrutiny and investigations.
The House Oversight Committee released a report alleging President Biden's decline was concealed by his aides, who used the autopen to sign invalid executive actions without his direct approval, prompting calls for DOJ review and medical oversight.
The GOP-led House Oversight Committee released a report claiming President Biden's pardons signed via autopen are 'void' due to concerns over his cognitive state and lack of proper decision-making records, prompting calls for further investigation and potential legal action against his aides.
President Trump has created a 'Presidential Walk of Fame' outside the White House, featuring a photo of Biden represented by an autopen image, amid ongoing political tensions and investigations into Biden's use of autopen for official signatures.
Internal emails reveal Biden administration officials questioned and criticized the use of an autopen for signing pardons and clemency measures, especially for family members, during the final weeks of his presidency, amid concerns about vetting processes and transparency, which are now under investigation by the House Oversight Committee.
Joe Biden denied claims that his aides acted without his knowledge when granting pardons and commutations, asserting he personally made all decisions and criticizing Republican claims about the use of autopen signatures, which he defended as legal and used by previous presidents including Trump and Obama.
President Biden confirmed he personally approved all clemency decisions at the end of his term, asserting that he used an autopen to sign the warrants, countering claims by Republicans that his aides signed without his authorization and that he was incapacitated. Investigations by Trump allies and Congress are examining his mental acuity and the use of autopen in these decisions, with some former aides invoking the Fifth Amendment. The full scope of Biden's involvement may be revealed through emails and testimonies, amid ongoing political and legal scrutiny.
President Biden dismissed allegations from Trump about his use of autopen and potential cognitive decline, calling the investigation a distraction and emphasizing his authority during his presidency. Trump ordered an investigation into Biden's use of autopen, raising questions about his mental fitness amid broader political tensions.
President Trump has ordered an investigation into whether Biden's aides used an autopen to sign documents, amid claims of potential concealment of Biden’s mental decline, which Biden denies, asserting he made all decisions during his presidency.