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Biden's Autopen Pardons Spark Debate on Leadership Authenticity

7/14/2025

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Former President Joe Biden stood by his decision to use an autopen for signing pardons in his last weeks in office, granting clemency to over 1,500 individuals. Critics, including Donald Trump, question the implications for Biden's cognitive abilities and the legitimacy of his presidential signatures, igniting a fierce debate about authenticity and leadership.

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Former President Joe Biden stood by his decision to use an autopen for signing pardons in his last weeks in office, granting clemency to over 1,500 individuals. Critics, including Donald Trump, question the implications for Biden's cognitive abilities and the legitimacy of his presidential signatures, igniting a fierce debate about authenticity and leadership.