Trump Doubles Down on Biden Autopen Allegations Amid DOJ Investigation
Trump intensifies claims that Biden's aides misused an autopen, prompting a DOJ investigation, while Biden calls the allegations a distraction.
Biden Used Autopen on Every Pardon Except for One: Report
Western Journal
Trump questions Biden’s autopen use
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The Spectator World
Trump Orders Investigation Into Biden and His Aides
TIME Magazine
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Overview
Former President Trump has escalated his allegations against President Biden, ordering a DOJ investigation into claims that aides misled the public about Biden's mental state and used an autopen to sign documents. Trump insists this could indicate a constitutional crisis, asserting that aides enacted policies without Biden's knowledge. Despite Biden's firm denial, stating he made all decisions during his presidency, Trump claims the autopen's use is a major scandal. The investigation coincides with a subpoena for Biden's physician amid ongoing scrutiny of Biden's cognitive health, raising questions about presidential authority and accountability.
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Analysis
- The articles reflect a contentious political climate, with Trump making allegations against Biden regarding autopen use and mental state.
- Biden's rebuttals characterize Trump's claims as distractions, emphasizing the lack of evidence supporting these allegations.
- Overall, the tone varies from critical to neutral, showcasing the ongoing political conflict between the two leaders.
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FAQ
An autopen is a machine that duplicates signatures using real ink, making it efficient for public figures to autograph large quantities of documents or items. It is commonly used by presidents and other high-profile individuals to sign paperwork in bulk.
Yes, the use of an autopen by a president is constitutionally valid. Legal experts and constitutional scholars agree that there is no requirement in the Constitution for pardons or other documents to be manually signed by the president.
Trump claims that if Biden did not know about the pardons or did not personally sign them, they could be invalid. However, he has not provided evidence to support this claim.
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