Joe Biden’s use of the autopen to issue pardons has come under scrutiny, with former President Donald Trump launching an investigation into whether Biden was actually in charge of the decisions. Biden, however, has vehemently defended his actions, stating that he made every single decision when it came to issuing pardons.
“I made every single one of those decisions, including the categories, when we set this up to begin with. And so — but I understand why Trump would think that, because obviously, I guess, he doesn’t focus much. Anyway, so — yes, I made every decision,” Biden told the New York Times.
Trump’s loyal attorney, Ed Martin, has revealed that the Justice Department has been directed to investigate the final days of Biden’s presidency, specifically focusing on the decisions he made, including pardoning his son, Hunter. The investigation aims to determine whether Biden, 82, was competent and whether others were taking advantage of him through the use of the autopen or other means.
The controversy surrounding Biden’s use of the autopen to issue pardons has raised questions about the legitimacy of the pardons he granted, particularly those to death row inmates and family members. Trump’s investigation seeks to shed light on whether Biden was truly in control of the decision-making process or if others were influencing his choices.
As the investigation unfolds, Biden remains steadfast in his assertion that he was the sole decision-maker when it came to issuing pardons. The outcome of the investigation will likely have far-reaching implications for Biden’s legacy and the perception of his presidency.
