Former President Joe Biden, in an interview with the New York Times, said that he personally made every clemency and pardon decision during the end of his presidency.

Former President Joe Biden is defending his frequent use of an autopen during his term in the White House. The New York Times interviewed Biden in a conversation that revolved around his use of the device during the final pardons he made at the conclusion of his time in office.

Joe Biden said every pardon and commutation he issued was his decision, calling Republican "liars" for alleging his aides illegally used an autopen.