“Is the auto pen allowed for pardons? No. It is not constitutionally allowed for presidential pardons. Why? Because the U.S constitution requires the president to be present. He was in a different state on vacation” “Article 2, section 2 grants the president the power to issue pardons does not explicitly state the method. However, legal scholars pass interpretations argue the pardons require ??? ???????? ?????????? ??? ?????? ???????? ?? ??? ?????????. Meaning the auto pen is not fulfilled in this requirement.”