DOJ investigator Ed Martin has uncovered a “senior Democrat whistleblower” who exposed a shocking scandal: Klain, Dunn, and Bauer allegedly controlled Biden’s autopen access for personal profit while the president was incapacitated.
Key Takeaways
- Ed Martin, head of the DOJ’s weaponization task force, is investigating alleged misuse of the autopen during Biden’s presidency based on whistleblower testimony.
- Former White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain, advisor Anita Dunn, and attorney Robert Bauer were named as “gatekeepers” who allegedly controlled access to Biden’s autopen.
- The investigation is examining whether these officials used the autopen to sign significant documents, including pardons, while Biden was reportedly incapacitated.
- President Trump has called for accountability, describing the alleged unauthorized use of presidential signature authority as “treason at the highest level.”
Whistleblower Reveals “Gatekeepers” Behind Biden’s Autopen
The Department of Justice is aggressively investigating claims that key Biden administration officials controlled and potentially profited from unauthorized use of the presidential autopen. Ed Martin, head of the DOJ’s government weaponization task force, recently revealed that a high-ranking Democrat whistleblower has come forward with damning allegations about who controlled Biden’s automated signature device, particularly during periods when the former president was allegedly incapacitated. The investigation is examining whether officials circumvented proper procedures to sign executive documents without proper authorization.
“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, DOJ weaponization czar.
Martin specifically identified former White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain, senior advisor Anita Dunn, and Robert “Bob” Bauer as the primary figures who allegedly controlled access to the autopen. Dunn served as a senior advisor to Biden and previously worked as communications director under President Obama, while Bauer was Obama’s attorney. Additional figures under investigation include Steve Ricchetti, former Counselor to President Biden, and Jill Biden, raising serious questions about who was making presidential decisions during Biden’s term.
Scope of the Investigation Expands
The DOJ investigation is particularly focused on the use of the autopen for signing pre-emptive pardons and other significant executive documents. These allegations suggest a potential constitutional crisis wherein unelected officials may have exercised presidential authority without proper legal standing. Martin’s task force is meticulously reviewing all documents signed during Biden’s presidency to determine which ones may have been authorized improperly, with special attention to pardons issued near the end of Biden’s term.
“The gatekeepers were (former White House chief of staff Ron) Klain, Anita Dunn, and (Robert) Bob Bauer,” said Ed Martin, DOJ weaponization czar.
President Trump has expressed outrage over the allegations, calling for swift and decisive action. “This is TREASON at the Highest Level! They did it to destroy our Country,” the President stated, underscoring the seriousness with which his administration views these claims. The potential legal implications could be severe if evidence proves that unelected officials essentially usurped presidential authority through unauthorized use of the autopen, particularly for documents requiring the president’s explicit personal approval.
Three-Pronged Approach to Accountability
Martin has outlined a comprehensive strategy for addressing the autopen scandal as part of his broader mandate to expose government abuses from previous administrations. His approach includes uncovering exactly what happened behind closed doors, holding responsible parties accountable through appropriate legal channels, and providing assistance to those who may have been negatively affected by these alleged abuses of power. The investigation will determine whether criminal charges are warranted or if some actions, while unethical, fall outside prosecutorial timeframes.
“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,” said Ed Martin, DOJ weaponization czar.
The investigation into the autopen scandal represents just one aspect of the Trump administration’s broader effort to address the alleged weaponization of government under Biden. FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino are simultaneously examining internal FBI operations, while Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed a comprehensive review of potential abuses across multiple agencies. Martin suggests that even in cases where the statute of limitations might typically apply, prosecution could still be possible if investigators uncover evidence of ongoing criminal conspiracies.
