DOJ Investigates Biden Autopen Pardons Amid White House Questions

At a recent White House briefing, Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy questioned the authenticity of President Joe Biden's last-minute pardons, highlighting discrepancies between what appear to be autopen signatures and a single more authentic-looking signature, which raised concerns about Biden's ability to sign his own name. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt acknowledged the issue, calling the pardons "interesting props" and noting that the Trump administration supports an ongoing Department of Justice investigation led by Ed Martin into whether Biden was competent at the time and who may have been using the autopen without his knowledge. Leavitt emphasized that the investigation aims to determine who was truly running the country during Biden's term and stressed that the American people deserve answers. Ed Martin's inquiry is also looking into whether unelected staffers acted as a "proxy president" in issuing the pardons, including clemency granted to Biden's family members and controversial figures. The investigation raises broader questions about the legality and validity of the pardons and whether Biden was fully aware or capable during the process. President Donald Trump has publicly asserted that the pardons are invalid due to the alleged lack of Biden's direct authorization.