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Rep. Comer Calls Biden Autopen Pardons Illegitimate, Seeks Nullification

6/23/2026

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Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) said President Joe Biden’s autopen-signed pardons lack legitimacy and should be nullified because no meetings appear on Biden’s calendar.
Comer identified pardons for Dr. Anthony Fauci and other officials as subjects for criminal referrals by the Senate and Homeland Security.
Social-media users warned that overturning Biden’s pardons could enable presidents to revoke U.S. President Donald Trump’s pardons, calling for an end to the presidential pardon power.

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Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) said President Joe Biden’s autopen-signed pardons lack legitimacy and should be nullified because no meetings appear on Biden’s calendar.
Comer identified pardons for Dr. Anthony Fauci and other officials as subjects for criminal referrals by the Senate and Homeland Security.
Social-media users warned that overturning Biden’s pardons could enable presidents to revoke U.S. President Donald Trump’s pardons, calling for an end to the presidential pardon power.