Trump Claims Biden's Pardons Are Void Due to Autopen Use Amid Strong Refutation from Experts
Trump asserts Biden's pardons invalid after allegedly being signed with autopen, while experts emphasize constitutional legality and Biden's mental fitness defenses.
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Concerns over Biden’s declining mental fitness were raised by Republicans early in his first administration.
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Though Trump’s claim has no basis, his supporters – as they tend to do in these kinds of situations – have dug deep for explanations as to why he may just be onto something.
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A president's clemency power is vested in Article II of the Constitution and is "broad and virtually unlimited," said Jeffrey Crouch, an assistant professor at American University and expert on presidential pardons.
Trump claims Biden's pardons for Jan. 6 committee are 'void.' Legal experts disagree
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Biden sparked controversy when he pardoned members of his family and other people he suspected would be a target of Trump's political retribution.
President Trump says some of Joe Biden's pardons are 'null and void.' Who was pardoned?
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Leavitt called on all reporters in the room to investigate the matter.
WH – Trump is Raising Question: Was Autopen Used Without Biden's Consent?
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The fact is, they were probably responsible for the Documents that were signed on their behalf without the knowledge or consent of the Worst President in the History of our Country, Crooked Joe Biden!
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But presidents have broad authority to pardon or commute the sentences of whomever they please, the Constitution doesn’t specify that pardons must be in writing and autopen signatures have been used before for substantive actions by presidents.
Presidents have used autopens for decades. Now Trump objects to Biden’s use of one
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These allegations have sparked criticism over potential misuse of power and violation of ethics rules within the Biden administration.
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Presidents have used autopens for decades. Now Trump objects to Biden's use of one
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Legal experts also told us that there is nothing in US law which would invalidate pardons signed by autopen.
Were Biden's pardons signed with autopen?
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This calls into question the legitimacy of his signatures, especially considering his undeniable cognitive decline during his four-year term.
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Napolitano to : President Doesn't Have To Sign Pardons
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Trump has been itching to get back at lawmakers who investigated his actions on Jan. 6 and he's willing to tear down the concept of presidential pardons to get it done.
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But according to the U.S. Constitution, the President has no such authority to overturn his predecessor’s pardons, especially not based on the type of signature, legal experts say.
Can Trump Void Biden’s Presidential Pardons?
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Summary
Former President Trump declared on Truth Social that Biden's pardons for Jan. 6 committee members are 'void' due to autopen use, claiming Biden didn’t consent. Legal experts like Alan Dershowitz refuted this, highlighting the constitutional clemency powers of presidents and the historical legal acceptance of autopen signatures. Concerns about Biden’s cognitive ability were raised by some GOP figures and media; however, Democrats defended his fitness. The Storm Prediction Center faces potential closure amid storms causing 40 fatalities, complicating disaster response capabilities as investigations into its lease unfold.
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