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Biden's Clemency Claims Undermined by Autopen Revelations

7/15/2025

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In a surprising twist, former President Joe Biden asserted he personally handled all clemency decisions before leaving office. However, a New York Times investigation uncovered that several pardons, including those for Anthony Fauci and Gen. Mark Milley, were actually signed with an autopen, receiving final approval from Chief of Staff Jeff Zients instead of Biden.

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Story summary

In a surprising twist, former President Joe Biden asserted he personally handled all clemency decisions before leaving office. However, a New York Times investigation uncovered that several pardons, including those for Anthony Fauci and Gen. Mark Milley, were actually signed with an autopen, receiving final approval from Chief of Staff Jeff Zients instead of Biden.