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Republican Probe of Biden's Autopen: A Distraction?

5/28/2025

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Michael Tomasky takes aim at the House Republican probe into President Biden's autopen usage, spearheaded by James Comer. He challenges the inquiry's motives, drawing parallels to previous unsuccessful investigations. Tomasky argues that the obsession with Biden's mental fitness diverts attention from Trump's dubious actions, underscoring the relentless pursuit of the so-called "Biden Crime Family."

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Michael Tomasky takes aim at the House Republican probe into President Biden's autopen usage, spearheaded by James Comer. He challenges the inquiry's motives, drawing parallels to previous unsuccessful investigations. Tomasky argues that the obsession with Biden's mental fitness diverts attention from Trump's dubious actions, underscoring the relentless pursuit of the so-called "Biden Crime Family."