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Controversy Erupts Over Biden's Autopen Pardons

8/3/2025

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A storm of controversy surrounds President Biden's use of an autopen for issuing pardons, igniting concerns over his mental acuity. Former aide Neera Tanden insists she adhered to protocols, yet lingering doubts about Biden's awareness of the signed documents fuel speculation about the legitimacy of the pardons and the integrity of his administration.

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A storm of controversy surrounds President Biden's use of an autopen for issuing pardons, igniting concerns over his mental acuity. Former aide Neera Tanden insists she adhered to protocols, yet lingering doubts about Biden's awareness of the signed documents fuel speculation about the legitimacy of the pardons and the integrity of his administration.