Trump questions Biden's pardons using autopen device
An autopen is a machine that uses a pen to create a person's signature. It is different from a stamp or a digital signature. This device is useful for people who need to sign many documents quickly. Recently, former President Donald Trump criticized President Joe Biden, claiming that Biden used an autopen to sign pardons. Trump argued that this method makes Biden’s signatures invalid. He believes that Biden may not have fully understood the documents he signed, raising questions about Biden's awareness while in office. Autopens can store signatures and replicate them on various documents. They are often used by public figures to handle large volumes of paperwork. For example, former President Barack Obama once used an autopen to sign legislation while overseas. In response to Trump’s claims, a White House official confirmed that Trump only uses his handwritten signature for legally binding documents, although he admits to using an autopen for letters. Despite Trump's concerns, legal experts say that it is constitutional for presidents to use autopens. A recent analysis by a conservative group suggested that many of Biden's signed documents were done with an autopen. This raised questions about whether Biden personally approved all the actions carried out during his presidency. However, Biden's team has not commented on these allegations.