


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