Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:06pm on 18 Mar 2025,Tuesday International
Former US President Donald Trump declared Joe Biden’s last-minute presidential pardons, including one for Hunter Biden, "null and void," alleging they were signed via autopen without Biden’s awareness. Trump claimed those pardoned would face investigations, accusing Biden’s team of misconduct. While US presidents hold absolute pardon power, Trump suggested courts should determine their validity. Legal experts note the Constitution does not require pardons to be handwritten. If enforced, Trump’s move could lead to prosecutions of political opponents. The Justice Department has yet to respond, but the announcement could escalate political and legal battles in Washington.
