Newly released emails from the Biden White House have sparked controversy over the president’s involvement in thousands of pardons issued during his final days in office. The documents suggest that Joe Biden did not personally review the clemency decisions before they were finalized, raising questions about the legitimacy of the actions.

A top Biden aide reportedly informed colleagues that “the president doesn’t review the warrants,” according to internal communications obtained by The Post. The emails detail a process where templates were created to simulate Biden’s approval for each pardon, despite uncertainty about his direct involvement.

The clemency grants, which included commutations for inmates convicted of crack cocaine offenses, were approved hours after discussions among White House staff on January 16. A key aide, Stef Feldman, sought confirmation that Biden had consented to the pardons before authorizing their mechanical signatures. However, no clear evidence of his direct input was found in the exchanged messages.

The controversy intensified as aides debated how to accurately reflect Biden’s intentions, with one official noting the need for “something from Rosa” to verify the documents’ alignment with his decisions. The mass clemency announcement followed shortly after 4:59 a.m. on January 17, outside of Biden’s known working hours.

The House Oversight Committee has raised concerns about the process, highlighting inconsistencies in how the pardons were executed. Critics argue that the lack of direct presidential oversight undermines the integrity of the actions.