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Trump Amplifies Criticism of Biden’s Autopen Usage Following Leaked Hur Interview

Leaked audio from Robert Hur's interview raises questions about Biden’s cognitive state, fueling Trump’s claims about the 2020 election and GOP investigations into autopen-signed pardons.

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WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 16: U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) gives President Joe Biden a hug after she was handed his signing pen as Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) (L), Rep. Pete DeFazio (D-OR) (2nd L), Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA) (R) look on during a bill signing event at the State Dining Room of the White House June 16, 2022 in Washington, DC. President Biden signed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 into law.

Overview

  • President Trump renewed attacks on Biden's use of an autopen, linking it to his unfounded claims of a stolen 2020 election.
  • Leaked audio from Special Counsel Robert Hur’s interview highlighted concerns about Biden’s memory and mental acuity during his presidency.
  • The GOP-led House Oversight Committee is investigating Biden's use of the autopen for last-minute pardons, questioning its implications for executive accountability.
  • Autopen devices, legally permissible for presidential use, have been utilized by multiple administrations for routine documentation.
  • Trump’s rhetoric continues to resonate with his base, despite repeated refutations of his claims about a rigged 2020 election by audits and court rulings.