Validity of President Biden's Pardons and the Use of Autopen
Legal experts refute President Trump's claims that President Biden's pardons are void due to the use of an autopen, stating that the use of an autopen is legal and pardons do not require a physical signature from the president. Trump alleges that some pardons were signed without Biden's knowledge, but no evidence has been provided.
Key Points
- Presidential pardons do not need to be physically signed by the president to be official
- The use of an autopen for signing pardons has been deemed legitimate by legal scholars
- Claims that pardons were signed without the president's knowledge require evidence to be substantiated
Pros
- Legal experts confirm the legality of using an autopen for presidential pardons
- Pardons do not require a physical signature from the president to be valid
Cons
- President Trump's claims that some pardons were signed without Biden's knowledge lack evidence