Video Description

Off Air is where we go deeper than the headlines, and this week President Joe Biden’s use of the AutoPen has sparked a constitutional firestorm. Federal defense attorney Ronald Chapman examines whether thousands of pardons and commutations signed by machine carry the force of law, or whether they could unravel under federal statutes. Biden has admitted he did not personally review every case, instead delegating categories and allowing staff to deploy the AutoPen for mass clemency warrants. Chapman explains why that admission matters, how the DOJ could view it under statutes like 18 U.S.C. § 494 (false writings), § 1001 (false statements), and § 371 (conspiracy to defraud the United States), and why it raises unprecedented legal questions about fraud, delegation of presidential power, and separation of powers. From the mechanics of prosecutorial discretion to the possibility of subpoenas targeting Biden’s aides, this episode explores the untested legal terrain surrounding the presidency itself. Chapman breaks down the risks and the constitutional stakes if courts decide that AutoPen pardons and commutations lack validity. 👉 On Off Air, Chapman cuts through the speculation to explain why this may become one of the most consequential legal battles in modern history. 🔗 Learn more about Ron Chapman’s work: — Visit the official website: https://ronaldwchapman.com/ — Grab a copy of Truth and Persuasion in a Digital Revolution: https://a.co/d/ecMS8cS ⸻ 👍 If you found this breakdown insightful, give the video a thumbs up, share it, and subscribe for more real legal commentary. Don’t forget to hit the bell icon so you never miss an upload! ⸻ 📲 Follow Ron on social: Twitter: @RonChapmanAtty Instagram: @ronchapman