President Trump has declared former President Biden’s controversial pardons “void” after evidence emerged they were signed using an autopen machine. The pardons shielded members of the January 6 committee, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and others from potential legal consequences. Trump accused Biden of being unaware of the pardons, while legal experts question whether autopen signatures invalidate them.
The White House claims Biden’s mental state may have allowed staffers to push through pardons without his approval. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt challenged reporters to investigate whether Biden’s signature was used improperly. This raises concerns about who actually authorized the last-minute pardons hours before Trump took office.
Forensic analysis shows the pardons’ signatures were identical pixel-perfect copies—unlike natural handwriting. This suggests a machine, not Biden, approved them. Trump called it “forgery by machine” and vowed investigations into committee members like Liz Cheney and Adam Schiff. Critics argue these pardons protected allies who targeted Trump supporters.
Legal scholars say past presidents used autopens for bills and pardons, making Trump’s argument weak. But the move puts pressure on Biden’s team to prove he knowingly approved the pardons. If courts side with Trump, those previously shielded could face prosecution over January 6 investigations or pandemic policies.
Committee members dismissed Trump’s claims, calling them baseless threats. Liz Cheney stated she “isn’t afraid,” while Adam Schiff accused Trump of intimidation. But behind the scenes, sources say Fauci and others are nervous their legal protections could vanish.
The controversy ties into broader concerns about Biden’s fitness. Missouri’s attorney general recently demanded a DOJ probe into whether staff exploited Biden’s “cognitive decline” to push radical policies. Trump supporters argue the pardons are part of a pattern of unchecked Deep State corruption.
If Trump pursues charges, it could trigger messy court battles. Even if judges uphold the pardons, the process would drain resources and keep targets in legal limbo. Trump allies see this as a chance to hold accountable those who “weaponized” government against conservatives.
This showdown isn’t just about signatures—it’s a clash between Trump’s promise to dismantle the “Deep State” and Biden-era efforts to protect allies. As tensions rise, Americans await answers about who truly authorized pardons that let powerful figures evade consequences.
