Overview

• President Donald Trump announced that all pardons issued by former President Joe Biden are void, alleging they were signed using an autopen without Biden's knowledge or approval.
• Trump's declaration primarily targets Biden's preemptive pardons for family members, Dr. Anthony Fauci, General Mark Milley, and members of the January 6 investigative committee.
• The use of an autopen, a device used to replicate signatures, has been common in past presidencies, but its validity for pardons has not been extensively tested in courts.
• Critics have labeled Trump's move as authoritarian and questioned its legality, while supporters argue it highlights concerns over Biden's cognitive state during his presidency.
• Legal experts and commentators are debating whether Trump's claims hold merit, as autopen signatures have historically been upheld for other official documents.