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 has denied the authenticity of his signature on a birthday greeting to Jeffrey Epstein from 2003, but this denial raises questions about the implausibility of a long-ago forgery. The author argues that the simplest explanation is likely the correct one, highlighting the principle of parsimony. Another writer suggests that Trump’s lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal offers an opportunity to determine the truth through testimony and handwriting analysis. The ultimate question at hand is whether Trump signed the card.
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The House Oversight Committee recently made public a birthday note allegedly sent by Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein, sparking controversy. While Democrats presented the note, Republican lawmakers have contested its authenticity, arguing that the signature is not Trump’s. MSNBC political analysts Tim O’Brien and Tim Miller offered commentary on the GOP’s denials and Trump’s ongoing efforts to downplay the situation. The situation highlights the ongoing fallout from the association between Trump and the disgraced financier.
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Mary Trump, the former President’s niece, confirmed that the signature on a suggestive birthday note to Jeffrey Epstein is her uncle’s. The White House denied the signature belonged to Donald Trump after the House Oversight Committee released the 2003 letter. The note, which included a crude drawing, prompted calls for the release of all Epstein files. The White House continues to deny the authenticity of the note, with officials claiming the drawing and signature are not Trump’s.
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Handwriting expert Emma Bache has analyzed the signature on a birthday message to Jeffrey Epstein and concluded that it is “absolutely” Donald Trump’s signature from the early 2000s. Comparing the signature with others from the time, Bache found the formation, pressure, and strokes to be identical to the former president’s official signature. The files, released by the US Congress, originated from a book compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell for Epstein’s 50th birthday. While the White House has denied Trump’s involvement, Bache stated that forging the signature would be “almost impossible” due to its confidence and speed.
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Trump says it’s not his signature. But Personal Letters Look Similar.
The issue at hand is pretty straightforward, isn’t it? We’re talking about a note, a letter, a doodle – call it what you will – that looks remarkably like something Donald Trump might have created. And yet, the man himself insists it’s not his work. This claim, of course, has ignited a flurry of reactions, with many people seeing right through it. The crux of the matter lies in the appearance of the signature, a detail that has become central to the debate.
Let’s delve into the signature itself. It’s been pointed out that Trump has a specific way of signing his first name, particularly in casual settings.… Continue reading
President Trump declared former President Biden’s pardons void due to their alleged signing via autopen, a claim unsupported by evidence. This prompted widespread online commentary questioning the validity of numerous contracts signed using digital tools like DocuSign. Many social media users jokingly suggested this logic invalidated their own loan agreements and other signed documents. The legal implications of challenging autopen and digital signatures are far-reaching, potentially affecting millions of daily transactions. Despite Trump’s claims, the Department of Justice previously affirmed the legality of presidential autopen use.
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