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In media interviews, Trump reiterated his belief that Biden's use of an autopen diminished the legitimacy of the pardons, questioning whether Biden was even aware of their execution. CNN's White House Press Secretary was prompted by questions regarding the incident and her response emphasized the need for journalists to investigate the matter themselves.
Divergent Opinions on Autopen Usage
Interest in the legal ramifications of the autopen signatures lead to discussions about previous interpretations of the law. A comment from an individual on social media referenced guidance from AI language model ChatGPT, stating that no legal rule prohibits autopen signatures on pardons, while others maintain that personal signatures are required by Article II, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution.