Senator Rand Paul is calling for a bold legal challenge to the Biden administration’s controversial use of autopen “signatures” on official documents—most notably, presidential pardons. According to Paul, the clearest path to overturning this abuse of power is simple: charge someone who received one of these suspicious pardons and let the courts decide if it’s valid.

His top target? Dr. Anthony Fauci.

Paul, who now chairs the Senate Homeland Security Committee, told Charlie Kirk on Tuesday that the Department of Justice should formally charge Fauci with perjury for lying to Congress about gain-of-function research. If a court proceeds with prosecution, it would force a review of the so-called pardon Fauci received—one that may not even be legally binding if it wasn’t personally signed by then-President Joe Biden.

“You can argue until you’re blue in the face that you can’t do autopens,” Paul said, “but the only way to actually do this is you have to charge someone who has been pardoned.” Paul believes Fauci is the most “chargeable” recipient among the high-profile names Biden’s autopen supposedly cleared.

This comes after explosive revelations that Biden used a robotic autopen—rather than signing himself—on thousands of federal documents, including pardons. Critics argue Biden may not have even known what was being “signed” in his name, raising constitutional questions about whether such pardons are even valid. The House Oversight Committee and the White House Counsel’s Office are now investigating the legality of this unprecedented move.

Paul, for his part, has never been shy about calling out Fauci. He’s accused him of perjury for denying involvement in dangerous gain-of-function research, first issuing a criminal referral back in 2021 and renewing it in 2023. With the Justice Department now under the leadership of Attorney General Pam Bondi, Paul hopes real accountability could finally be on the horizon.

The autopen scandal has become one of the more bizarre chapters of Biden’s presidency, casting doubt on the authenticity of some of the administration’s most consequential acts. From pardons for political allies to regulatory actions with sweeping implications, a mechanical signature now hangs over their legitimacy.

If Paul succeeds in his effort, Fauci’s case could become the test that determines whether a robotic pen can truly wield the full power of the presidency. And if the courts rule against it, that opens the door for a full unraveling of Biden’s executive record.

In Paul’s view, this isn’t just about holding Fauci accountable—it’s about restoring the rule of law and reining in what he calls “one of the biggest unconstitutional power grabs of all time.” After years of stonewalling, censorship, and bureaucratic overreach, the tide may finally be turning.