Biden Autopen Scandal: Key Staffer Pleads the Fifth, Congressman Fallon Responds

Autopen Scandal and Fifth Amendment

• 📌 A former aide to Jill Biden, Anthony Bernal, pleaded the fifth when questioned about advising President Biden to pardon his son, Hunter Biden.
• ⚠️ Bernal also declined to answer questions regarding President Biden's fitness for office, instructions to lie about his health, and whether unelected officials executed presidential duties.
• 💡 Congressman Pat Fallon stated that if President Biden truly made all decisions, his aides would be willing to answer questions rather than invoke the fifth amendment.

Proposed Legislation for Autopen Use

• 🏛️ Congressman Fallon plans to introduce legislation to compel the use of the autopen only for ceremonial purposes, such as signing letters from children.
• ✍️ For documents with the force of law or executive orders requiring federal action, the legislation will mandate that they be personally signed by the President.

Political Reactions to the Investigation

• 💰 Democrat Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett dismissed the autopen investigation as a waste of taxpayer money.
• 🗣️ Congressman Fallon criticized Crockett's stance as typical