BONUS POD: Biden’s Last-Minute Pardons Spark DOJ Chaos plus Dems Scramble on Voter Data
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Aug 21, 2025
The podcast dives into the chaos surrounding Joe Biden's last-minute clemency orders, exploring allegations that mass pardons were issued using an autopen. It raises eyebrows over claims that some recipients were violent offenders, contradicting official narratives. Internal DOJ confusion is highlighted, revealing concerns about the legality of these actions. The discussion shifts to worrying trends in voter registration, indicating potential challenges for Democrats as they face a shifting political landscape amid Trump’s influence.
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DOJ Warned Of Vague Autopen Warrants
Internal DOJ emails warned Biden's autopen commutations were legally vague and required presidential clarification.
The DOJ feared ambiguous language could unintentionally erase convictions for violent offenders.
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Named Recipients With Violent Histories
The episode names specific inmates reportedly covered by the commutations who had violent histories.
Examples cited include Russell McIntosh, Stephen Fowler, and Plays Anderson with murders, torture, and kidnappings.
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White House Messaging Contradicted DOJ Review
The White House publicly described the commutations as limited to nonviolent drug offenders.
DOJ officials said that characterization was misleading given their review found violent offenders among recipients.
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Sources allege that in his final days in office, former President Joe Biden issued mass clemency orders using an autopen (an automated signature device).
These clemency orders reportedly affected ~2,500 inmates, and were described by the White House as targeting nonviolent drug offenders.
However, internal DOJ emails (particularly from Bradley Weinsheimer, a senior DOJ official) suggest:
The language in the clemency warrants was vague and legally flawed.
Some recipients were violent offenders, contradicting the White House’s public narrative.
DOJ officials were confused and sought clarification from Biden, which they reportedly did not receive.
2. Examples of Alleged Violent Offenders
The episode names individuals like Rushell Macintosh, Stephen Fowler, and Plays Anderson, claiming they committed violent crimes and were among those granted clemency.
3. Criticism of Biden’s Use of Autopen
Biden defended the use of the autopen, saying he approved broad categories and left staff to apply them.
The DOJ emails suggest uncertainty and disagreement within the administration about the legality and clarity of the orders.
4. Political Implications and Allegations
The podcast connects this clemency issue to broader political themes:
Allegations of DOJ politicization.
Claims that Democrats are losing voter registration battles in 30 states.
Accusations that Democrats are considering gerrymandering, amnesty, and counting undocumented immigrants to regain political ground.
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