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The Daily Beast quoted Biden dismissing Republican criticism: βThat is utter BS,β he said, responding to allegations that he had no hand in the clemency spree.
Time added context, noting, βEmails show Bidenβs chief of staff, Jeff Zients, approved the use of the autopen to execute clemency documents on the presidentβs behalf.β
In the same article, the legal implications were underscored: βWhile it is legally permissible, it is extremely rare for a president to use an autopen to sign something as consequential as a clemency order.β
Comer continued, as cited in ABC News, βWe are investigating whether this use of the autopen was a way to obscure Bidenβs declining capacity and whether any of the beneficiaries had connections to the administration.β
The legal debate over autopen use isnβt new, but Bidenβs large-scale application is unprecedented. According to Time, βIt has never been used on this scale or for something with the constitutional gravity of a pardon.β
The same strategist added, βIf he wasnβt fully engaged on something as serious as clemency, what else was he rubber-stamping?β
This adds to a growing list of concerns among voters and lawmakers alike. ABC News reported that the clemency decisions were made with βspeed and secrecy,β raising transparency questions.
Trump added, βYou donβt get to hide behind a machine when youβre playing with the law.β
The left will undoubtedly spin this as a necessary compromise. But donβt 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.