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Showing posts with label Autopen Pardons. Show all posts
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Friday, 15 August 2025

Autopen Bombshell: Levins Warns it Could Explode Pardons








In his latest Life, Liberty & Levin segment, Mark Levin pulls no punches: the Biden autopen controversy isn’t just political theatre—it’s a looming constitutional crisis with real, explosive consequences. (see Video below)

Levin’s Core Warning: This Isn’t Over

Levin argues the autopen scandal threatens the legitimacy of a multitude of executive actions—especially pardons. If the system that affixes the president’s name is misused, every document it touches may be subject to legal and public scrutiny. It’s a ticking time bomb for anyone who thought their clemency was untouchable.

The autopen scandal isn’t contained—it’s a dormant fuse. Once investigations reveal how broadly it was used—and by whom—every pardon becomes a potential legal liability.

Why This Matters—And Why It’s Dangerous

Why It Matters: Whyy It’s Dangerous
Pardons Could Be Undermined–If issued via autopen without explicit presidential approval, they may face challenges. Legal Uncertainty–Once the feds or Congress start probing claims of invalid execution, expect chaos.
Presidential Authority in Question–Levin highlights how power isn’t just about name—it’s about intent and oversight.

Long-Term Fallout–This isn’t disappearing fast. Legal battles could stretch for years.


Pulse Check on the Fallout

Legal analysts and Wall Street Journal-style experts note that once pardons are granted—even via autopen—they typically can’t be reversed. (Wall Street Journal) Yet Levin underscores the political and constitutional Pandora’s box this has opened. Whether or not the clemency stands, the court of public opinion and ongoing probes are heating up fast.

Final Word: A Quiet Crisis Turning Loud

Mark Levin isn’t predicting a scandal—he’s declaring one. This isn’t just ink on paper; it’s power, process, and precedent all at risk. For anyone relying on autopen-issued pardons—especially those believing they’re bulletproof—Levin’s warning should hit like a drill: you’ve been standing in the blast zone.















Thursday, 17 July 2025

Autopen-gate: Pardons In Peril

You know things are going off the rails when a pen becomes a national scandal. But here we are.

In what’s now being dubbed Autopen-gate, it turns out President Biden may have used an autopen—yes, a mechanical signature device—to issue presidential pardons. The kicker? He’s confessed he didn’t personally authorise each one.

This isn’t some ceremonial signing of Christmas cards or routine letters to diplomats. These were official presidential pardons, a power granted exclusively to the president by the Constitution. And now the FBI is reportedly opening a grand conspiracy probe into whether this was a case of executive overreach or plain old fraud.

The big legal question: Can a presidential pardon stand if the president never actually approved it himself? If not, every single one of those autopen pardons could be invalid—and we're talking real-world consequences for people who may have already been released, had charges dropped, or regained rights.

Let’s be clear. This isn’t a minor whoopsie. This is a serious constitutional mess. You can't just farm out your presidential powers to a staffer with a fancy pen. If the president didn’t personally make the decision, then who did? And who benefits?

At best, it’s sloppy and lazy. At worst, it’s deliberate abuse of power—a shadow presidency run by unelected bureaucrats who can rubber-stamp life-changing legal actions. And that, my friends, should worry everyone, no matter which side of the political fence you sit on.

This isn’t about party. It’s about accountability. And it’s about time someone asked the obvious question: If the President didn’t sign the pardon, does the pardon even exist?

Stay tuned. This story isn’t over. It’s just getting started.

Here is a recent Fox News discussion on this issue.