Biden Was Never Fit For Office To Begin With

 Cognitive Decline Concerns

- Many Americans believe President Joe Biden is experiencing cognitive decline.

- Some journalists, including Charlie Savage and Tyler Pager, present a contrary view.

Clemency Decisions and Autopen Usage

- The New York Times piece discusses Biden's clemency decisions made using an autopen.

- The article appears to defend Biden but serves as damage control amid investigations into clemency decisions by Trump-era authorities.

- There are claims that Biden's aides acted independently regarding clemency, without his direct knowledge.

Evidence of Autopen Mismanagement

- The article specifies that Biden didn’t personally approve each clemency decision.

- Biden's staff opted to use the autopen instead of repeatedly asking for his signature.

- Emails show the autopen was managed by White House staff, seeking confirmations of Biden's verbal approvals.

- Aides who drafted written accounts were not present during Biden's discussions on pardons.

Biden as a Figurehead

- The actual decision-making process seemed to be controlled by aides Jeffrey D. Zients and Ed Siskel.

- Reports of Biden holding long discussions late into the night are met with skepticism, given his cognitive challenges.

- The presidency appears to be run by a group of aides, highlighting issues with transparency.

Public Perception and Media Reaction

- Biden’s physical and cognitive decline has been evident during his presidency, with various public incidents noted.

- Media outlets often downplayed concerns about Biden’s mental fitness, labeling critics as conspiracy theorists.

- Some media figures later acknowledged discrepancies and wrote about how the White House concealed Biden’s decline.

Implications of the Autopen Scandal

- The autopen issue reflects broader concerns about the integrity of Biden's presidency.

- The notion of a "deep state" managing Biden raises significant questions about political transparency.

- The presidency may represent a major scandal impacting public trust, with calls for accountability for those involved. 

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