Biden chief of staff reportedly gave approval for autopen pardons on final day in office

Former president Joe Biden "did not individually approve" the names of thousands of federal convicts granted clemency, instead allowing his staff to finalize the sweeping pardons and commutations using an autopen, the New York Times reported Sunday after reviewing White House internal emails.

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Washington ExaminerRight· 442d ago

Biden insists he made every clemency decision as House investigation into autopen ramps up

The FederalistRight· 442d ago

Autopen Used To Alter Pardons After Biden Allegedly OK'd Them

The FederalistRight· 442d ago

Multiple Pardons Granted By Autopen Without Biden's Approval

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Biden chief of staff reportedly gave approval for autopen pardons on final day in office

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Revealed: Biden 'Did Not Individually Approve' Blanket Pardons Signed Via Autopen

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