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Trump Claims Biden's Pardons Are Void Due to Autopen Use Amid Strong Refutation from Experts

Trump asserts Biden's pardons invalid after allegedly being signed with autopen, while experts emphasize constitutional legality and Biden's mental fitness defenses.

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Former President Trump declared on Truth Social that Biden's pardons for Jan. 6 committee members are 'void' due to autopen use, claiming Biden didn’t consent. Legal experts like Alan Dershowitz refuted this, highlighting the constitutional clemency powers of presidents and the historical legal acceptance of autopen signatures. Concerns about Biden’s cognitive ability were raised by some GOP figures and media; however, Democrats defended his fitness. The Storm Prediction Center faces potential closure amid storms causing 40 fatalities, complicating disaster response capabilities as investigations into its lease unfold.

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President Trump's claim lacks legal basis as the Justice Department has previously stated that a president can use an autopen to sign legislation, and the Constitution grants broad clemency powers to the president.

There have been no instances where autopen signatures were successfully challenged in court. Presidents have used autopens for decades without legal controversy.

Trump's claims suggest that he may pursue investigations against the Jan. 6 committee members, despite the pardons. However, legally, the pardons remain valid unless revoked, which has never occurred in U.S. history.

Legal experts refute Trump's claims, emphasizing that the Constitution grants the president broad clemency powers and that autopen signatures are legally valid.

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