Trump Claims Biden's Pardons Void Due to Autopen Use

Former President Donald Trump has asserted that the presidential pardons issued by Joe Biden for members of the January 6 Committee are invalid, claiming they were signed using an autopen, a mechanical device that replicates signatures. In a Truth Social post, Trump declared these pardons 'VOID, VACANT, AND OF NO FURTHER FORCE OR EFFECT,' suggesting Biden was unaware of the pardoning process. Legal experts note that Trump's assertions lack a basis in law, as previous court rulings have upheld the legality of autopen signatures for presidential actions. Social media users have humorously responded by questioning the validity of their own signed documents, claiming they should also be considered void under Trump's reasoning. Despite Trump's claims, there is no evidence to support that Biden used an autopen for these pardons, and historical precedent supports the legality of such actions. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions surrounding the January 6 events and the political narrative between Trump and Biden.