In an unprecedented move, former President Donald Trump has declared all presidential pardons issued by Joe Biden using an autopen to be invalid. This declaration specifically targets high-profile pardons granted to General Mark Milley, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and members of the January 6th Committee.

The controversy centers on the use of an autopen—a device that mechanically reproduces signatures. While autopens have been used for various official documents, Trump argues that presidential pardons require direct, personal approval that cannot be delegated to a mechanical device.

Trump announced his decision on Truth Social, stating: "The 'Pardons' that Sleepy Joe Biden gave to the Unselect Committee of Political Thugs, and many others, are hereby declared VOID, VACANT, AND OF NO FURTHER FORCE OR EFFECT, because of the fact that they were done by Autopen."

Constitutional experts are divided on this issue:

• Some argue that pardons remain legally binding unless fraud or coercion is proven
• Others suggest that pardons without personal presidential signatures could be legally challenged
• The Justice Department is expected to review the situation

Legal implications:

• Questions arise about a president's authority to revoke predecessor's pardons
• Potential court battles from affected individuals
• Possible precedent-setting for future presidential pardons

This development has intensified partisan divisions, with Trump supporters viewing it as a correction of politically motivated pardons, while Biden allies consider it an unconstitutional overreach. The controversy will likely lead to prolonged legal challenges and debates about presidential authority.

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