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Historic Scandal: Biden's Autopen Use Under Investigation

9/9/2025

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House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer announced the investigation into President Biden's autopen use for pardons is concluding.
Comer described the situation as a "historic scandal" affecting the legitimacy of pardons.
Trump called the autopen issue a major concern, second only to the Russia investigation.
Internal emails show officials expressed concerns over Biden's record 4,245 clemency actions.
The Oversight Committee will question Chief of Staff Jeff Zients on September 18 about the autopen's use.

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House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer announced the investigation into President Biden's autopen use for pardons is concluding.
Comer described the situation as a "historic scandal" affecting the legitimacy of pardons.
Trump called the autopen issue a major concern, second only to the Russia investigation.
Internal emails show officials expressed concerns over Biden's record 4,245 clemency actions.
The Oversight Committee will question Chief of Staff Jeff Zients on September 18 about the autopen's use.