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House GOP asks DOJ to probe Biden autopen use to ‘void’ pardons, other actions

House Republicans claim Biden’s autopen use enabled unauthorized executive actions amid alleged cognitive decline, urging DOJ review of 4,245 pardons and commutations for validity.

  • The House Oversight Committee claimed that many of President Joe Biden's executive actions signed using autopen were "illegitimate" due to his mental decline while in office, suggesting they are "void" without proper consent from him.
  • Committee Chair James Comer urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate whether Biden's executive actions were duly authorized, while the report noted that Congress does not have the authority to declare presidential actions null.
  • A Biden spokesperson stated that the investigation into these claims confirmed that Biden "made the decisions of his presidency," denying any conspiracy, cover-up, or wrongdoing.
  • Democrats criticized the report as a waste of resources, with Rep. Robert Garcia asserting that Biden fully executed his presidential duties and accusing Republicans of focusing on his health rather than other pressing issues.
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Comer unleashes on Biden, demands DOJ probe of autopen use in scathing new report

Comer said Biden's autopen actions should be considered 'void,' and that his doctor should potentially lose his license.

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PBS NewsHour broke the news in Washington, United States on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
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