Summary
House Republicans have asked the Department of Justice to investigate claims that President Joe Biden's aides used an autopen, a device for mechanical signing, to approve executive actions without his direct involvement. They allege a cover-up about Biden's health and question the validity of certain actions, including presidential pardons. The report from the House Oversight Committee accuses Biden's staff of hiding details from the public, but Democrats dismiss these claims as politically driven.
Key Facts
- Republicans call for a DOJ investigation into what's called Biden’s "Autopen Presidency."
- Claims suggest aides used an autopen to sign executive actions without Biden's direct approval.
- The report questions the validity of executive actions like pardons, particularly those involving Biden’s family.
- The House Oversight Committee claims Biden's staff and physician hid his declining health.
- Oversight Chair James Comer requested a DOJ review and referred Biden's physician to a medical board.
- Key aides were reported to have used the Fifth Amendment and did not answer the committee's questions.
- Democrats on the committee believe the probe is a distraction with no supporting evidence.
