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House Republicans Escalate Autopen Probe, Consider Biden Testimony

Chairman Comer is prepared to subpoena uncooperative witnesses after four ex-aides made contact; Dr. Kevin O’Connor remains the lone nonresponsive figure.

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FILE – President Joe Biden speaks from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Sept. 30, 2024.
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Overview

  • The committee’s inquiry centers on 32 clemency warrants issued with an autopen out of 57 total pardons and commutations during Biden’s presidency.
  • Chairman James Comer says he may summon the former president if evidence confirms Biden personally directed the autopen’s use.
  • Four of five former White House aides have contacted the panel ahead of the May 29 compliance deadline for interviews.
  • Subpoenas are under consideration for nonresponsive witnesses, notably longtime White House physician Dr. Kevin O’Connor.
  • Republicans are also probing whether the administration misrepresented Biden’s cognitive health and recent prostate cancer diagnosis.