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Biden's Autopen Scandal: Senator Cornyn Accuses Biden of Constitutional Violation

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Former President Joe Biden has been accused by U.S. Senator John Cornyn of violating the Constitution by using his autopen to approve nearly 4,000 pardons and grants of clemency on his last day in office, including pardons for his own family members. Senator Cornyn claims that Biden's inner circle concealed his cognitive decline and used him as a pawn to mislead the American people. This controversy has sparked concerns about the Constitution's integrity and the potential consequences of such actions.

Key Takeaways:

  • Senator John Cornyn has accused former President Joe Biden of violating the Constitution by using his autopen to approve thousands of pardons and grants of clemency on his last day in office.
  • Senator Cornyn claims that Biden's inner circle concealed his cognitive decline and used him as a pawn to mislead the American people.
  • Senator Cornyn has stated that using Biden to read off printed talking points to a reporter confirms his aides' attempts to conceal the truth and avoid consequences.
  • The controversy surrounding Biden's autopen has led to concerns about the Constitution's integrity and potential violations of federal law.
  • In May, Senator Cornyn sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi urging the DOJ to investigate potential violations of federal law surrounding Biden's representations of his health and well-being.
  • Senator Cornyn co-chaired a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in June to discuss the issue, titled "Unfit to Serve: How the Biden Cover-Up Endangered America and Undermined the Constitution."
  • Joe Biden's assertion that he gave his staff approval to use the autopen on almost 4,000 pardons and grants of clemency has been disputed by Senator Cornyn.

Statistics:

  • 4,000: The number of pardons and grants of clemency approved by President Biden, including pardons for his own family members, on his last day in office.
  • 1: The number of time Biden was used by his aides to read off printed talking points to a reporter, sparking further concerns about his cognitive decline.
  • 1: The number of times Biden's autopen was used to violate the Constitution, according to Senator Cornyn.

Sources:

  • Texas Senator John Cornyn's statement reacting to former President Joe Biden's assertion on his use of the autopen.
  • Press Release from Senator John Cornyn's Office - "Unfit to Serve: How the Biden Cover-Up Endangered America and Undermined the Constitution"
  • Letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi from Senator John Cornyn, dated May, 2023

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