Is There a Double Standard?
President Donald Trump has called out Joe Biden’s last-minute pardons as “void, vacant, and of no further effect,” arguing that they were signed using an autopen rather than by Biden himself. But here’s the twist—Trump also admits to using an autopen!
So, is there a double standard at play? Or is there a major difference between how each president uses this device?
Let’s break it down. 👇
⚠️ Trump Admits He Uses An Autopen—But Only for “Unimportant Papers”
Speaking at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on Monday, Trump addressed concerns over autopen usage, stating:
“If you do letters where people write in and they’d love to have a response, I’ll sign them whenever I can. But when I can’t, I will use an autopen.”
However, Trump made it very clear that he only uses an autopen for routine letters and trivial matters—never for official government actions like pardons.
👉 The BIG difference? Biden allegedly used an autopen to issue presidential pardons, a power that carries serious legal and constitutional implications.
💬 Do you think Biden should have personally signed the pardons? Let us know in the comments!
🚨 Biden’s Last-Minute Pardons—A Political Cover-Up?
In a highly controversial move, Biden granted preemptive pardons to key political figures involved in the January 6 investigation, including:
✅ Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) and former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) – members of the January 6 Committee.
✅ General Mark Milley – former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Many conservatives argue that these pardons were a political shield to prevent Trump from seeking justice against those who targeted him.
🔥 Trump Calls Biden’s Pardons “Void” Due to Autopen Use
Trump took to Truth Social to slam Biden’s actions, writing:
🗣️ “The Pardons that Biden handed out to the Unselect Committee, and several others, are VOID, VACANT, AND USELESS, since they were signed with an Autopen!”
Trump also questioned whether Biden even knew about the pardons, suggesting they were issued without his full understanding:
“Joe Biden did not sign them, but more importantly, he did not know anything about them! The necessary pardoning documents were not explained to, or approved by, Biden. He knew nothing about them!”
🚨 Is Biden truly in control of his administration? Many conservatives argue that this is yet another sign of his declining cognitive ability.
💬 Do you think Trump is right? Should a president be required to sign pardons personally? Drop a comment below!
⚖️ Legal Experts Weigh In—Is This Even Constitutional?
While some legal scholars argue that an autopen signature does not invalidate a pardon, conservative watchdogs like The Heritage Foundation’s Oversight Project are raising serious concerns.
👉 If Biden did not personally sign or approve these pardons, could they be legally challenged?
Trump himself stated, “It’s not my decision. The courts will decide.”
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🔥 The Key Difference: Trump vs. Biden on Autopen Use
| Trump’s Autopen Use | Biden’s Alleged Autopen Use |
|---|---|
| ✍️ Used only for trivial letters and minor correspondence. | 🏛️ Allegedly used to sign official presidential pardons. |
| 🇺🇸 Personally signs important documents and government actions. | ❓ Unclear if Biden personally reviewed or approved pardons. |
| 🔎 No controversy over misuse. | ⚠️ Legal experts question the validity of the pardons. |
🚨 What Happens Next?
With Trump vowing to fight back, could Biden’s autopen-signed pardons be challenged in court? Could this set a precedent for future presidential actions?