Donald Trump is attempting to nullify pardons signed by Joe Biden as he is claiming they were signed with an autopen, despite autopens being legally binding.
The article discusses the controversy surrounding President Joe Biden's use of an autopen to sign a bill into law, specifically the debt ceiling bill. Critics, including Republican lawmakers like Rep. Thomas Massie, argue that using an autopen to sign legislation is unconstitutional because the Constitution requires the president to physically sign bills. The debate hinges on whether an autopen signature constitutes a valid "signing" under constitutional law. Proponents of the autopen's use, including some legal scholars, point out that there is historical precedent for presidents delegating the act of signing, and that the intent and authority behind the signature are what truly matter. The issue has sparked discussions on the interpretation of the Constitution's signing requirement and the implications for presidential duties, especially in scenarios where the president is incapacitated or unavailable.
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