Overview
- The Justice Department replaced web-posted copies of seven Nov. 7 pardons after earlier versions displayed identical Trump signatures.
- DOJ spokesperson Chad Gilmartin attributed the duplicates to a mistaken upload and staffing issues, saying the site now shows seven unique signatures.
- Two forensic document experts told the Associated Press the original signatures were exact matches observable in archived files.
- The White House said Trump signed each pardon by hand, including those for Darryl Strawberry, Glen Casada and Michael McMahon.
- Legal scholars say the pardons remain valid based on presidential intent, as Rep. Dave Min sought an investigation and Republicans pressed their autopen attacks on Biden.