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Biden's Pardons Under Fire: Autopen Legitimacy Scrutinized

9/6/2025

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Emails indicate President Biden may not have personally reviewed pardons, raising legitimacy concerns.
A senior aide confirmed Biden “doesn’t review the warrants,” prompting scrutiny of autopen usage for signatures.
Congress is investigating the autopen's implications, with some Republicans claiming it could nullify Biden's actions.
Internal memos highlight confusion over clemency policies and stress the need for Biden's direct approval.
Upcoming testimonies from Biden's Chief of Staff and others are anticipated before Congress.

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Story summary

Emails indicate President Biden may not have personally reviewed pardons, raising legitimacy concerns.
A senior aide confirmed Biden “doesn’t review the warrants,” prompting scrutiny of autopen usage for signatures.
Congress is investigating the autopen's implications, with some Republicans claiming it could nullify Biden's actions.
Internal memos highlight confusion over clemency policies and stress the need for Biden's direct approval.
Upcoming testimonies from Biden's Chief of Staff and others are anticipated before Congress.