Sen. Markey Staffer Admits on Camera to Using Autopen Without Approval, Drunk Driving: O’Keefe Media Group

A senior aide to Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey (D) has admitted on hidden camera to routinely using an autopen device to sign official documents without the senator’s knowledge, raising serious legal and ethical concerns.

The confession comes from Jordan Jefferson, a top staffer in Markey’s Washington office.

Jefferson described the autopen as a “get-out-of-jail free card” for staff when questions arise about the authenticity of the senator’s signature.

Video obtained by O’Keefe Media Group (OMG) shows Jefferson discussing multiple instances in which he used the mechanical signature device to approve visa applications, veterans’ affairs requests and other federal documents without Markey’s direct oversight.

When asked whether he always sought approval, Jefferson admitted, “I’ve never heard anybody ask ‘can I use the autopen?’”

He added that the anonymity of staff made it easy to deflect responsibility.

In addition to the autopen admissions, Jefferson revealed concerning personal behavior, including driving Senator Markey home while intoxicated.

“I was f***ed up. He didn’t know,” he said, laughing.

Jefferson also made racially charged remarks about the senator’s wife and joked about sensitive topics, further raising questions about his professionalism.

The autopen is legally permitted under the 2000 E-SIGN Act but requires the signer’s explicit intent and knowledge for each use, according to OMG.

Legal experts say Jefferson’s statements could constitute forgery, fraud or abuse of official capacity, as staffers reportedly signed documents without Markey’s awareness.

Trending Politics reports that Mike Howell, president of the watchdog group Oversight Project, issued a stern warning regarding the autopen revelations.

He stated, “This may cross into criminal territory if staffers are using the autopen without the senator’s direction,” emphasizing that unauthorized use of the autopen could expose both the staffers and the office to potential legal and ethical consequences.

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