Trump Declares Biden's Pardons Invalid, Citing Autopen Use

President Trump claims Biden's pardons were unauthorized due to being signed by an autopen, sparking legal and political debate.

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.