Press Secretary dodges questions about Trump's auto-pen investigation order

Press Secretary refused to answer questions about federal investigation into automated presidential signature use

Constitutional process requires proper procedures for executive actions and document signing

Legal requirements for presidential document signing ensure authenticity and accountability

Government transparency includes public's right to know about ongoing investigations affecting executive authority

Press access to information during active investigations balances transparency with law enforcement needs

Automated signature use raises questions about presidential involvement in decision-making process

Executive authority depends on personal presidential engagement, not mechanical reproduction of signatures