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The Daily Beast quoted Biden dismissing Republican criticism: “That is utter BS,” he said, responding to allegations that he had no hand in the clemency spree.
Time added context, noting, “Emails show Biden’s chief of staff, Jeff Zients, approved the use of the autopen to execute clemency documents on the president’s behalf.”
In the same article, the legal implications were underscored: “While it is legally permissible, it is extremely rare for a president to use an autopen to sign something as consequential as a clemency order.”
Comer continued, as cited in ABC News, “We are investigating whether this use of the autopen was a way to obscure Biden’s declining capacity and whether any of the beneficiaries had connections to the administration.”
The legal debate over autopen use isn’t new, but Biden’s large-scale application is unprecedented. According to Time, “It has never been used on this scale or for something with the constitutional gravity of a pardon.”
The same strategist added, “If he wasn’t fully engaged on something as serious as clemency, what else was he rubber-stamping?”
This adds to a growing list of concerns among voters and lawmakers alike. ABC News reported that the clemency decisions were made with “speed and secrecy,” raising transparency questions.
Trump added, “You don’t get to hide behind a machine when you’re playing with the law.”
The left will undoubtedly spin this as a necessary compromise. But don’t be fooled. They fought tooth and nail to stop this resolution. They wanted the shutdown. They wanted the leverage. They lost.
Grassroots conservatives must seize this moment. The Republican base should rally behind those who demand accountability, transparency, and fiscal restraint. Let this vote be the first of many.
As we head into 2026, remember the names of these eight Senators. Watch their actions. See if they continue to break free from the radical grip of their party or crawl back under the thumb of the liberal elite.
Let this vote serve as a reminder: when the American people rise up, even the most entrenched institutions must listen. The days of runaway spending with zero accountability are numbered.