The “Joe Biden Autopen Drama” centers on allegations regarding the use of an autopen to sign official documents, specifically pardons, and the resulting controversy surrounding the legitimacy of those signatures. Here’s a summary:
- The Allegations:
- It has been claimed that documents, including presidential pardons, were signed using an autopen, a device that automatically replicates a signature.
- Concerns have been raised about whether the person involved was fully aware of and had approved all the documents signed in this manner.
- Those claiming these things, are also voicing concerns about if the person involved had the mental capacity to approve of the signings.
- The Controversy:
- This has sparked debate about the proper use of autopens in official government business.
- Questions have been raised regarding the validity of documents signed with an autopen, and if it could make those documents null and void.
- Autopen Usage:
- The use of autopens by U.S. presidents is not a new practice; it has been employed for decades to facilitate the signing of official documents.
- However, the extent of it’s use, and the level of controls that are in place when using the device are at the center of the current debate.
References:
- The Economic Times: “What is an autopen that former US president Joe Biden allegedly used to sign pardon documents? Here’s how it works