A whistleblower has revealed that Ron Klain, Anita Dunn, and Robert Bauer functioned as “gatekeepers” controlling the autopen during Biden’s presidency, potentially profiting from their access while Biden was reportedly incapacitated.
Key Takeaways
- The DOJ’s weaponization task force under Ed Martin is investigating the misuse of autopens for signing pardons and official documents during Biden’s presidency.
- A senior Democrat whistleblower identified Ron Klain, Anita Dunn, and Robert “Bob” Bauer as controlling access to the autopen and allegedly “making money off of it.”
- President Trump has labeled these actions “TREASON at the Highest Level,” claiming they were done to “destroy our Country.”
- The investigation aims to determine who was directly responsible for using the autopen, particularly for signing pre-emptive pardons when Biden was reportedly incapacitated.
- Ed Martin’s investigation is part of a broader effort to expose government abuses from the previous administration and hold responsible parties accountable.
Whistleblower Exposes Key Figures in Autopen Scandal
The Department of Justice’s weaponization task force is digging deep into what could be one of the most egregious abuses of executive power in recent history. Ed Martin, pardon attorney and head of the DOJ’s weaponization task force, has revealed startling information from a whistleblower regarding the misuse of the autopen during Joe Biden’s presidency. This investigation centers on determining who was responsible for using the automated signature device to sign critical government documents, including pardons, when Biden was allegedly unable to perform his duties.
“I had a whistleblower in my office 10 days ago — senior, senior Democrat — saying, ‘Look, it was these three people that controlled access, and they were making money off of it,'” said Ed Martin, pardon attorney and head of the DOJ’s weaponization task force.
Martin’s investigation has identified three primary “gatekeepers” who allegedly controlled access to the autopen: former White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain, senior advisor Anita Dunn, and Robert “Bob” Bauer. Dunn served as Biden’s senior advisor and was previously communications director for Obama, while Bauer was Obama’s attorney. Other key figures mentioned in the investigation include Steve Ricchetti, former Counselor to President Biden, and Jill Biden. The implications of this scandal are severe, as it suggests that unelected officials may have wielded presidential powers without constitutional authority.
President Trump Demands Accountability
President Trump has not minced words regarding the seriousness of these allegations. The unauthorized use of an autopen for signing pardons and other significant documents represents a fundamental breach of constitutional principles. The investigation is particularly focused on pre-emptive pardons that may have been issued during Biden’s term when he was reportedly incapacitated, raising questions about who was governing the country during these periods.
“This is TREASON at the Highest Level! They did it to destroy our Country,” said President Trump.
The whistleblower’s testimony suggests not just a violation of protocol but potential financial corruption, as the gatekeepers were allegedly “making money off” their control of the autopen. This revelation adds a layer of financial impropriety to what was already a serious constitutional concern. The DOJ’s investigation aims to determine the extent of this alleged scheme and identify all parties involved in what could amount to a shadow presidency operating behind the scenes.
Broader Weaponization Investigation Underway
Ed Martin’s investigation into the autopen scandal is part of a more comprehensive effort to expose government abuses from the Biden administration. As the Department of Justice’s weaponization czar, Martin is tasked with uncovering what happened, holding people accountable, and assisting those affected by government weaponization. This three-pronged approach aims to restore trust in government institutions by addressing past abuses transparently.
“There are three things that have to happen. One is that we have to figure out exactly what happened. A lot of that’s hidden, a lot of it’s been misleading. The second thing is holding people accountable,” Ed Martin, Department of Justice’s weaponization czar.
Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed Martin to uncover the truth about these abuses, working alongside FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino, who are examining the FBI’s internal operations. Martin suggests that while some actions may fall outside the statute of limitations for prosecution, there could be ways to hold perpetrators accountable if the abuses constitute an ongoing series of acts. The investigation extends beyond the autopen scandal to include the Trump-Russian collusion narrative and other instances where government power was allegedly weaponized against American citizens.
