The House Oversight Committee is investigating the use of the autopen by Biden officials as allegations grow that President Joe Biden had little idea of some of the actions taken under his name, from executive orders to pardons. Now, the Committee has disclosed that at least one senior official warned that he had “no idea” what the parameters were for Biden’s blanket pardons and that the public was being misled about the pardons only applying to non-violent individuals.
Associate Deputy Attorney General Brad Weinsheimer told the Office of White House Counsel they needed an additional statement from the President as to his intent and the scope of the pardon:
“I think the language ‘offenses described to the Department of Justice’ in the warrant is highly problematic and in order to resolve its meaning appropriately, and consistent with the President’s intent, we will need a statement or direction from the President as to how to interpret the language…I have no idea what interpretation the incoming Administration will give to the warrant, but they may find this interpretation attractive, as it gives effect to the language but does not go beyond the four corners of the warrant.”
Weinsheimer also flagged how even the stated intent of Biden in barring violent individuals was being disregarded due to the ill-defined criteria:
“One other important note – in communication about the commutations, the White House has described those who received commutations as people convicted of non-violent drug offenses. I think you should stop saying that because it is untrue or at least misleading… As you know, even with the exceedingly limited review we were permitted to do of the individuals we believed you might be considering for commutation action, we initially identified 19 that were highly problematic.”
House Oversight Chairman James Comer is pursuing this investigation despite opposition from Democratic members and, of course, many in the media. Yet, there is mounting evidence that Biden was clueless on major decisions made in his Administration, including signing a major executive order on natural gas exports. In this latest controversy, a veteran Justice official did not have a clue about the scope of the pardons as staff members just compiled lists of people whom they wanted to include in the presidential order.
What is particularly disconcerting is how accountability for any abuse is made more difficult by the large number of staff contributing to these lists and lack of clearly defined decision makers. With Biden abdicating his own responsibility, staffers were allowed to effectively add names to a signed blank page, exercising a presidential power with the level of circumspection of an inter-office memo.
@Darren
The trolls are really getting tedious. Is there no strategy that could be implemented, while still being fair to everyone?
I agree.
These leftist libtards seem to think they have the right to free speech.
They seem to think they have the same First Amendment rights as us.
Where on earth do they get that crazy idea
Gigi please just stop your spamming now. It’s just so childish.
We all know that the First Amendment only applies to right thinking people like us.
That’s right.
In fact the entire Constitution does not apply to leftists.
The Founders made that perfectly clear.
Gigi this is a private website. The first amendment doesn’t apply. Learn something before you mouth off.
James,
Again, I go back to a paid subscription service to post comments. As it has been noted, this is the good professor’s personal blog. If all the annoy morons want the privilege to post comments, let them pay for it. Again, all proceeds goes towards a scholarship fund for some poor high school student based off an essay written about the 1stA, 2ndA, Constitution, founding fathers, etc.
NotReallyaFarmer
Great idea.
This forum is dedicated to free speech, and as everyone here knows, free speech is really only meant for people who can afford to pay for it.
Free speech is really a privilege that has to be purchased, and not a right
Why should free speech be given for free to the riff-raff who can’t afford to pony up a few bucks??
Also, I really don’t understand your proposal for creating a scholarship fund for high school students.
Why would they need scholarships ????
Why would they want to go to college ???
We all know that colleges and universities are dens of leftist indoctrination.
We all know that our glorious leader is intent on destroying the current. education system.
What would be the point of a scholarship fund ???
BTW, shouldn’t you be out in the fields somewhere tending to your “farm” instead of commenting here all day every day.
Perhaps you employ a team of undocumented aliens to do the actual work for slave wages, while you relax on the porch with your laptop.
Gigi, not everyone is like you, trolling the web site of a successful law professor by day and providing “services” behind the truck stop dumpsters by night.
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Gigi, on behalf of the RNC and the entire Republican party, where can we donate to Gavin’s 2028 presidential campaign? I’ll even take out a second mortgage if it helps.
OT
New York Attorney General Letitia James and Judge Arthur Engoron, the faces of corruption.
What price must they pay?
If the “presidential” pardons are ruled invalid, will the criminals be forced to return to prison?
I presume you are referring to the 1600 J6 criminals pardoned by Trump
How about the murderers and child rapists pardoned by President Autopen? Does that bother you at all?
They don’t think they were pardoned by auto pen.
The lawfare campaign against the most consequential president in generations has backfired spectacularly. Not only are the corruptly-obtained judgments being tossed out by appellate courts, the lawfare campaign itself put him back in office. Hahahah! I love it when the bad guys’ nefarious scheming backfires on them.
The most egregious aspect of Letitia James actions was the fact that she campaigned on going after Trump legally. This is such an affront to the Constitution that she should be disbarred and possibly found liable for civil rights violations.
As for Ergoron, this tool should be thrown off the bench, disbarred and thrown in jail for the way he ran the trial. This smiling, jacka** looked about as expected and he should have his pay and pension garnished or stripped until there is a full review by the DOJ.
Nuke ’em from orbit. “It’s the only way to be sure.”
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gy0VZHcboAAWcdU?format=jpg&name=small
Gigi, what does this have to do with the New York courts tossing the illegal and excessive fine from Trump’s joke of a trial? Or haven’t you heard about that yet?
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gy1CYL1akAAGmG_?format=jpg&name=medium
Again Gigi, please please PLEASE run this clown for the presidency. Vance can go kayaking for the entire summer in 28 and still win by a landslide.
Looks like ole Trumpy won’t have to cough up that bogus $500 that fat a$$ Latinos James fraudulently hung on him in that civil suit. Next, James will have to pay for illegal financial dealings. Then the felonies will be tossed out. And then, drum roll please, the Nobel Peace Prize. I can see all the leftist curled up in a fetal position wreathing in pain. Oh what a sight to behold.
Gigi, just a reminder that Gavin, much like Kamalalalala, is completely unelectable at the national level. But don’t take my word for it. Please, please, please nominate that man for president.
I smell fear
“I smell fear”
So you’re finally wising up to the reality of eight years of Vance in the oval office? You’d better be, if Gavin is the alternative.
Remember these guys ????
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gyf4f0pacAASy3j?format=jpg&name=large
https://x.com/GovPressOffice/status/1956489341079007366
“Remember these guys ????”
Gigi, what does this have to do with Trump’s illegal, excessive fine getting tossed by a New York court?
Funny, I bet you didn’t complain when Obama had Marines holding umbrellas at a press conference
https://cdnph.upi.com/sv/ph/og/upi/4371368752316/2013/1/e4416177e3a450e917d71455a7b49088/v2.1/Marines-with-umbrellas-protect-Obama-Turkish-PM-from-rain-in-extremely-rare-sight.jpg
I am not sure how you can equate a Marine coming to the aid of his Commander in Chief, with Marines grovelling on their knees before a murderous dictator intent on destroying America.
Only in the addled mind of a MAGA cultists living in a fantasy world.
“I am not sure how you can equate a Marine coming to the aid of his Commander in Chief, with Marines grovelling on their knees before a murderous dictator intent on destroying America.
Only in the addled mind of a MAGA cultists living in a fantasy world.”
Ah, you fell right into the trap. Here’s another picture of the same event:
https://cdnph.upi.com/sv/ph/og/upi/4371368752316/2013/2/99a388cd94e022fdda57279c7b3b3547/v2.1/Marines-with-umbrellas-protect-Obama-Turkish-PM-from-rain-in-extremely-rare-sight.jpg
Here in reality, both show service members doing the grunt work that is required even when a lousy foreign leader is present, even for reprobates like Erdoğan or Putin. Did you hear that whoosing sound? That was your point flying out the car window. Your TDS has totally rotted out your brain.
Appeals court tosses $515 million fraud judgement against Trump in NY fraud case
https://justthenews.com/government/courts-law/appeals-court-tosses-515-million-fraud-judgement-against-trump-ny-fraud-case?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=offthepress&utm_campaign=home
Bummer, on the bright side the appeals court found AG Letitia James prosecution was correct and the law was correctly applied. The fine was unconstitutionally excessive.
That does not mean Trump is out of the woods yet. AG can appeal the ruling or seek a lower fine that can still sting. While it was a victory of sorts for Trump it was also a victory for the AG because the court affirmed the charges were valid and the interpretation of NY law was correct.
“Bummer, on the bright side the appeals court found AG Letitia James prosecution was correct and the law was correctly applied. The fine was unconstitutionally excessive.
That does not mean Trump is out of the woods yet. AG can appeal the ruling or seek a lower fine that can still sting. While it was a victory of sorts for Trump it was also a victory for the AG because the court affirmed the charges were valid and the interpretation of NY law was correct.”
The entire case is a dead letter. It will all get tossed out eventually, this is just the beginning, a lame attempt to save some of what’s left of the face of the AG. She’s just another victim that tried to take on Trump only to destroy themselves in the process.
That’s some weapons-grade copium that you’re sniffing there buddy.
Here’s the opinion: https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/AD1/calendar/AppsMots/2025/apps/20250821/2023-04925, et ano..pdf
It’s 323 pages–roughly a page per day for the time it was pending.
Darn it. Try here: https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/AD1/calendar/AppsMots/appsmotsv2.shtml?x=a20250821
Remember these Gays?
Larry Sinclair
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Gigi, what does that have to do with the ridiculous Trump fine getting tossed by the New York courts? Did that sting? I bet that stung.
Funny, I bet you didn’t complain when Obama had Marines holding umbrellas at a press conference
https://cdnph.upi.com/sv/ph/og/upi/4371368752316/2013/1/e4416177e3a450e917d71455a7b49088/v2.1/Marines-with-umbrellas-protect-Obama-Turkish-PM-from-rain-in-extremely-rare-sight.jpg
Gavin Newsom has to be the biggest con man to have ever been in American politics. The fact that losers like you fall for his act is just incredible. His record is one entirely filled with misery and destruction for the people of California. In a few short years nobody will even remember this dolt. What is it with Californians electing total idiots to office? Wasn’t it embarrassing enough to have Kamalalalalala around?
“Gavin Newsom has to be the biggest con man to have ever been in American politics. The fact that losers like you fall for his act is just incredible. His record is one entirely filled with misery and destruction for the people of California. In a few short years nobody will even remember this dolt. What is it with Californians electing total idiots to office? Wasn’t it embarrassing enough to have Kamalalalalala around?”
Sounds like he’s doing what Trump has been doing for years with Republicans. Good thing we know it works. Maybe Trump should be worried.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gyv_MBxXYAAXh89?format=jpg&name=medium
Gigi, remember when Gavin courageously fought Trump’s assumption of control of the California National Guard? You know, when your pets in LA were burning down the city? Remember how loudly Gavin professed the illegality of the act? Remember when he got laughed out of court, and had to then sit there and take it from his daddy Trump? Gavin is a loser from a state of losers. California has become a sick joke under him, and he has no future in politics once he oozes off the stage leaving behind his trail of hair gel slime.
“Sounds like he’s doing what Trump has been doing for years with Republicans. Good thing we know it works. Maybe Trump should be worried.”
Unlike Gavin and Kamalalalala, Trump actually wins national elections. Too bad Democrats can’t do that anymore, but what can you expect from party of freaks and losers like Gigi.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gyv_376WYAE92ZN?format=jpg&name=medium
Gigi, as usual Newsom is fighting a battle that he has already lost. Democrats have gerrymandered their states to the hilt already. Republicans are just getting started. He cannot win this. Even his own voters are rejecting his temper tantrum attempt to undo their districting commission. In another week this will be forgotten, just like everything else that this wad of hair gel in human form proposes.
I’m taking this opportunity to bring bad people to account:
On August 19 at 7:52 AM, regarding Trump’s $500 million judgement still pending appeal, Barnum wrote, “The fine clearly violates the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition on excessive fines.”
At 8:17 AM, an all-too-typical Democrat known only as “Anonymous” countered, “Prove it. Like in a court room. Not on a blog.”
Barnum’s Proof: The NY Court of Appeals just threw out Trump’s $500 million judgement as a violation of the 8th Amendment.
Anonymous also proved something: Democrats like him are the true threats to democracy and human rights. They have no judgement and no real compassion. It’s all about power, money, and status with them.
Diogenes,
Well said! Once again, our leftist friends are losing.
The people will love us for our enemies, Upstate.
Judge Ergoron and Letitia James violent 55 MILLION DOLLAR fine against Trump has FINALLY been tossed out. This obvious violation of the 8th Amendment too these partisan hacks over 300 days to throw out and maybe, just maybe, it was our very own Professor Turley’s column of just a few days ago that got these hacks to fess up and finally act.
As for Gigi and Anonymous all I can say is “gee, didn’t we all tell you this for the last year?”
You beat me to the punch, hullbobby. Good work.
HullBobby,
Just goes to show how much more common sense, logic we have then them.
Of course I meant 500 Million, not 55 Million.
It wasn’t 55 million.
“And yet it still won’t remove the reality of your pathetically small penis.”
Gigi, are you trying to malign the physical characteristics of Professor Turley? Are you completely falling apart today?
Newsom owns trump. It will never not be that way going forward from here…
And all orange mcdiaper can do is turn his mouth into an o ring as he fantasizes about uncle vlad having his way with him.
Ano
Newson owns 3 dead Americans too, you moron.
“Newsom owns trump. It will never not be that way going forward from here…
And all orange mcdiaper can do is turn his mouth into an o ring as he fantasizes about uncle vlad having his way with him.”
What in the holy hell is this even supposed to mean?
Newsome own’s the failed state of CA and the failed Democrat party, “The Democratic Party is hemorrhaging voters long before they even go to the polls,”
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/20/us/politics/democratic-party-voter-registration-crisis.html
Young voters: In 2018, Democrats captured 66% of new under-45 voters. By 2024, that had imploded to 48%, with Republicans now winning the majority.
Men: Democratic share fell from 49% in 2020 to just 39% in 2024.
Latinos: Once a reliable voter bloc for the party, registration is now swinging Republican, e.g., Florida Democrats dropped from 52% of new Latino registrants in 2020 to just 33% in 2024.
Battleground State Races: Arizona, Nevada, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania all saw steep Democratic erosion.
The plan was to replace the fleeing citizens with illegal aliens. Then Trump got reelected. Whoops.
“Too Expensive And Risky”: Bed Bath & Beyond Explains Why It Won’t Operate Stores In “Overregulated” California
“This decision isn’t about politics—it’s about reality,” company head Marcus Lemonis said in a social media post.
“California has created one of the most overregulated, expensive, and risky environments for businesses in America. It’s a system that makes it harder to employ people, harder to keep doors open, and harder to deliver value to customers.”
https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/bed-bath-beyond-says-it-wont-operate-stores-in-overregulated-california-5903693?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=ZeroHedge
OT Sincere Apologies
“Trump wins major victory: Appeals court overturns NYC civil fraud judgment”
“excessive” $515 M judgement.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-wins-major-victory-appeals-court-overturns-nyc-civil-fraud-judgment/ar-AA1KXvS3?ocid=winp2fptaskbarhover&cvid=36cccb3af4e74788f493f56b9777697f&ei=7
(remember judge engoron and his lovely daughter?)
*. Now let’s move forward scaling back the excessive payouts to all at the Paula Jones level of 750 thousand. Let’s make that the general sum give or take a few thousand and that includes the massive pay outs by cities and counties. What exactly was George Floyd’s earning capacity?
“What exactly was George Floyd’s earning capacity?”
Negative dollars. Floyd was a net drain on society. The city should have sent a bill to the family, instead of a payout.
Lin – I imagine the state will appeal to the NY Court of Appeals. Trump can then cross-appeal the other part of the ruling. But they don’t have to take the appeal.
The AG should cut her losses now. There’s no way that this case will be any better for her, the further down the appeal route it goes.
Lin,
Thank you for bringing another Trump win and a win for justice. Judge Engoron shall go down in history as a hack and a moron.
” Judge Engoron shall go down in history as a hack and a moron.”
That has already happened. His legacy became a joke once the phony trial even started. It’s amazing how these people go after Trump but only wind up destroying themselves in the process.
*. Yes, it’s like an old senile grandpa with trillions of dollars and the family goes crazy writing out wills and documents saying, here grampa, sign this.
At the very least focus on arresting his cabinet and jail them including the DOJ.
*. It’s like a Tom Clancy spy novel with a surprise ending. What if Joe handed over the treasonous scoundrels in his fake pardons. Those suspects lead to the ultimate catch keyser soze himself. Joe would be the greatest double agent ever all the while feigning the senility!
The story is called–> Redemption.
This is the set up.. Let orange mcdiaper get the hott mic while talking to Macron as the European leaders baby sat. Let it leak. Send JD to the train station with Miller to get booed. Threaten the 25th. Negotiate resignation with pardon.
“This is the set up.. Let orange mcdiaper get the hott mic while talking to Macron as the European leaders baby sat. Let it leak. Send JD to the train station with Miller to get booed. Threaten the 25th. Negotiate resignation with pardon.”
I see that the inmates have gotten computer access again. Someone should alert the orderlies.
Children, they left-wing fools never grow up
Your English is coming along nicely!
Post term impeachment for a demented and incapacitated president. Once impeached reverse suspect pardons. Indict the conspirators, convict conspirators on the mountain of evidence and hang conspirators in the public forum. No more two tiered justice snd removal of corrupt politicians. See how easy it is to follow the law.
Impeaching an convicting a president does not reverse pardons.
It would establish the timeline and foundation for the scope of his dementia. If it is clearly shown that Old Joe was cognitively impaired and unable to comprehend what he was doing at the time of issuance, pardons null and void.
“I Have No Idea”
Isn’t that just the perfect motto for the disastrous Biden presidency?
Much better than,”My butt is wiped.”
Key phrases:
>Biden had no idea
>Senior official warned that he had no idea
>The public was being misled
>Biden had little idea of what pardons were being issued
Conclusion based on a premise….The pen is mightier than the sword. Joe used erasable pens to unleash his creativity.