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Justice Department Drops Autopen Inquiry into Biden's Signatures

3/4/2026

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The Justice Department opened an autopen inquiry into whether former President Biden and his aides signed documents, following President Trump's calls for criminal inquiries.
The department, led by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, a Trump ally, could not build a case or meet President Trump's indictment demands.
The autopen investigation was abandoned after some cases were rejected by grand juries or judges.
Veteran prosecutors doubted charges in both instances.

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The Justice Department opened an autopen inquiry into whether former President Biden and his aides signed documents, following President Trump's calls for criminal inquiries.
The department, led by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, a Trump ally, could not build a case or meet President Trump's indictment demands.
The autopen investigation was abandoned after some cases were rejected by grand juries or judges.
Veteran prosecutors doubted charges in both instances.