DOJ Makes an Announcement That Could UNDO Most of Joe Biden's Presidency

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The White House has indicated support for a Justice Department investigation into the clemency practices of former President Joe Biden, following serious concerns that numerous pardons and commutations may have been authorized using an autopen rather than direct presidential involvement.

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The inquiry, announced by Ed Martin, President Donald Trump’s pardon attorney, is centered on determining whether Biden was personally involved in the clemency decisions issued during his presidency, or whether his aides exercised significant control, potentially bypassing constitutional protocols.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt underscored the importance of transparency in the matter, suggesting that many Americans remain deeply unsettled by questions surrounding who truly held executive authority in the prior administration.

It was mentioned that President Trump’s criticism of autopen use has raised more general questions about Biden’s ability to carry out his responsibilities. The issue’s importance was emphasized by the press secretary, who framed it as one of numerous significant setbacks that led people to elect Trump again, especially in light of the discussions about Joe Biden’s health.

The investigation, now formally underway, includes a review of controversial clemency decisions made in the final days of the Biden presidency, including reported pardons granted to family members and the commutation of death sentences for 37 federal inmates.

According to reports, Martin is examining whether Biden was present in Washington, D.C., at the time the documents were signed, raising doubts about the need for autopen usage if the president had been capable of executing the orders in person.

The investigation comes as Biden’s competence is coming under increased scrutiny, which has been heightened by allegations in Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson’s book, Original Sin. According to the book, Biden’s inner circle made important decisions without direct presidential review and progressively protected him from public scrutiny.

Republicans in both chambers of Congress have initiated related investigations, seeking to determine whether the autopen was employed in a manner inconsistent with constitutional authority. While ceremonial autopen use has been customary in some administrations, Trump allies contend that under Biden, it may have been used to mask declining executive functionality.

Last month, Martin revealed that the investigation had already yielded significant leads. A whistleblower, described as a senior Democratic figure, reportedly came forward with claims implicating specific aides in managing access to the president and profiting from the process.

Martin claims that the main gatekeepers are Robert Bauer, a former personal lawyer for President Barack Obama; Anita Dunn, a longstanding Democratic strategist; and Ron Klain, Biden’s former chief of staff who later returned as an advisor.

Martin confirmed that legal counsel has been retained by multiple individuals linked to the matter and that outreach has already extended to members of the Biden family. The investigation remains ongoing, with calls for full accountability and a renewed commitment to safeguarding constitutional norms surrounding executive clemency.