Biden makes shocking admission on last minute pardons amid Trump ‘voiding’ them for one crucial ‘mistake’
Donald Trump has declared Joe Biden’s final presidential pardons “void,” claiming they were signed via autopen without Biden’s knowledge. The controversial move targets pardons granted to January 6 investigators, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Biden’s family members, and indigenous activist Leonard Peltier.
Trump alleged on Truth Social that Biden “did not know anything about” the pardons, calling them an “attack on America’s justice system.” He suggested those pardoned could now face investigations, particularly January 6 committee members.
However, Biden admitted in a New York Times interview that while he authorized the pardons, he didn’t personally review every name. “I made every decision,” he stated, explaining autopen was used due to the large volume (nearly 4,000 commutations).
The White House has launched a review into whether Biden was “competent” during these decisions. Anti-weaponization chief Ed Martin is examining if others exploited Biden through autopen use.
Legal experts debate Trump’s authority to revoke pardons. Biden’s team maintains the categorical pardons were constitutional, with clemency standards set by the president himself.
The dispute highlights ongoing tensions between the administrations. Trump framed the pardons as politically motivated, while Biden portrayed them as justice reforms.
As the White House probe continues, the controversy raises questions about presidential authority and the legitimacy of autopen use for significant executive actions. Both sides are digging in, ensuring this battle will extend through the election season.
