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Claimant: Donald Trump (R)
Claim: Any pardon signed with an autopen is “fully terminated” and has no legal effect.
Rating: BLATANT LIE
Explanation: The U.S. Constitution grants presidents broad authority to issue pardons, and autopen signatures have long been deemed valid. A president cannot retroactively nullify another president’s pardons by proclamation. Anyone affected could challenge such an action in court, where legal precedent supports the validity of autopen-signed pardons.
Date: 12/06/2025
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Last Updated on December 6, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check