Trump says he is terminating any pardons, commutations signed by Biden using autopen. Okay, let’s unpack this… It seems like we’re diving headfirst into another potential legal battleground. The core of the matter is that Trump has declared he’s essentially nullifying any pardons or commutations that Joe Biden signed using an autopen. That’s the machine that replicates a signature.
Now, the immediate question that leaps to mind is: can he actually do this? The consensus, from everything I’ve gathered, is a resounding “no.” Legal experts are lining up to say it’s unconstitutional. The Constitution doesn’t give a president the power to revoke a pardon issued by a predecessor.… Continue reading
Former President Donald Trump declared his intention to terminate all executive orders allegedly signed by Joe Biden using an autopen, claiming approximately 92% of Biden’s actions were executed in this manner. Legal experts dispute the validity of this claim, asserting that the method of signing has no bearing on the legitimacy of executive orders. Trump’s declaration comes after he previously ordered an investigation into Biden’s autopen use, which has been criticized by some as a major political scandal. While the exact implications of Trump’s announcement remain uncertain, it highlights a debate over the use of automated signature devices and their role in presidential actions.
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President Trump announced the termination of all orders signed by former President Joe Biden using an autopen on Friday. This declaration, made on Trump’s social media platform, claims any document not directly signed by Biden is now canceled, though the specific orders targeted remain unspecified. Trump alleges the autopen’s use was illegal, despite the Justice Department confirming its legality, and has previously fixated on the matter. Biden, in response to prior accusations, has affirmed he made all presidential decisions during his term.
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Donald Trump announced he would terminate all documents signed by Joe Biden using an autopen, claiming they are invalid. This move is the latest in a series of actions where Trump has used the power of his office to intimidate political opponents. Trump’s declaration has raised questions about how this would be enforced and the validity of his own autopen use. Additionally, the former president made inflammatory statements on social media regarding various political matters.
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The Justice Department recently replaced pardons posted online after it was discovered that they contained identical copies of President Donald Trump’s signature, sparking scrutiny and questions. The agency attributed the error to a “technical error” and staffing issues, however, the original versions raised concerns due to their identical signatures. Despite the controversy, legal experts maintain that the use of an autopen or an electronic signature does not affect the validity of a pardon as long as the president’s intent is clear. This incident comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Trump’s clemency decisions, especially those benefitting political allies and individuals claiming victimization.
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The Justice Department initially posted pardons online featuring identical copies of President Trump’s signature, later replacing them after a “technical error” was identified. The original copies showed striking similarities in the president’s signature across multiple pardons dated November 7th, confirmed by forensic document experts. The administration attributed the error to staffing and technical issues, despite Trump’s history of criticizing his predecessor’s use of an autopen. Legal experts maintain that the use of a signature, whether by hand or electronic, has no bearing on the validity of the pardons, as the intention of the president is the determining factor.
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The Justice Department replaced pardons online that initially featured identical copies of President Trump’s signature, attributing the error to technical and staffing issues. Experts confirmed the signatures on the original documents were identical, raising questions about their authenticity. The administration insisted Trump signed all pardons personally and blamed the error on a “technical” problem, despite Trump’s criticism of his predecessor’s use of an autopen. Legal experts maintain the identical signatures do not affect the pardon’s validity.
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The Justice Department has replaced pardons posted online after it was discovered that the initial documents featured strikingly similar copies of Donald Trump’s signature. Officials attributed the issue to technical errors and staffing problems, claiming Trump personally signed all the pardons, which included individuals like Darryl Strawberry and Glen Casada. This comes amid a focus on the validity of pardons, with Republicans previously criticizing Biden’s use of an autopen and questioning his involvement in signing documents. Legal experts emphasize the president’s intent as key to pardon validity, regardless of the signature method used.
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Following a “technical error,” the Justice Department replaced online pardons bearing identical copies of President Trump’s signature. The original pardons, including those for Darryl Strawberry and Glen Casada, were found to have strikingly similar signatures, confirmed by forensic document experts. The Justice Department attributed the error to staffing and technical issues, despite Trump’s history of mocking his predecessor’s use of an autopen and criticism of the practice. Legal experts maintain that the validity of the pardons is not affected.
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President Trump launched an investigation into former President Biden, alleging a cover-up of Biden’s cognitive decline and claiming aides made decisions on his behalf. Biden denounced the investigation as a distraction from Trump’s controversial “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which includes massive tax cuts and deep cuts to social programs like Medicaid. The investigation will focus on Biden’s use of an autopen to sign legislation, which Trump deems a major scandal. Biden vehemently denies any wrongdoing, stating he made all presidential decisions himself.
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