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Trump Nullifies Biden's Autopen Signatures, Sparks Legal Battle

12/3/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced on December 2, 2025 he is terminating all documents signed by President Joe Biden using an autopen, including pardons.
He claimed Biden's autopen use shows he was not fully aware.
Legal experts dispute the claims and say autopen signatures are valid.
Representative James Comer labeled Biden's autopen use a major political scandal.
Legal scholars warn directive may face court challenges as agencies assess its validity.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced on December 2, 2025 he is terminating all documents signed by President Joe Biden using an autopen, including pardons.
He claimed Biden's autopen use shows he was not fully aware.
Legal experts dispute the claims and say autopen signatures are valid.
Representative James Comer labeled Biden's autopen use a major political scandal.
Legal scholars warn directive may face court challenges as agencies assess its validity.