Trump Takes Drastic Action Against Biden's Autopen Documents
In a dramatic move that has sent shockwaves through American politics, President Donald Trump has declared all documents signed by his predecessor Joe Biden using the Autopen device as null and void. The announcement came through a social media post on X, marking another controversial chapter in the ongoing political rivalry between the two leaders.
The Presidential Declaration
President Trump made his position crystal clear in a statement posted on Saturday, directly targeting the authenticity of documents signed during Biden's administration. "Any document signed by Sleepy Joe Biden with the Autopen, which was approximately 92% of them, is hereby terminated, and of no further force or effect," Trump declared.
The President justified his decision by claiming that the Autopen device cannot be legally used without specific presidential authorization. He alleged that Biden's inner circle had essentially taken control of the presidency away from him. "The Radical Left Lunatics circling Biden around the beautiful Resolute Desk in the Oval Office took the Presidency away from him," Trump stated in his characteristically blunt style.
Legal Threats and Broader Implications
Trump didn't stop at merely canceling the documents. He issued a direct legal threat against the former president, stating that if Biden claims he was involved in the Autopen process, he would face perjury charges. This escalation adds another layer of complexity to the already tense relationship between the current and former administrations.
The timing of this announcement is particularly significant, coming just one day after a shooting incident near the White House that resulted in two National Guards being shot, with one tragically losing their life. While Trump didn't directly connect the two events, the proximity of these developments has raised eyebrows among political observers.
Trump's sweeping declaration extends beyond just Autopen documents. He explicitly stated, "I am hereby cancelling all Executive Orders, and anything else that was not directly signed by Crooked Joe Biden, because the people who operated the Autopen did so illegally." This move could potentially affect numerous executive decisions made during Biden's presidency.
What This Means for US Governance
The practical implications of Trump's announcement are substantial. With approximately 92% of Biden's documents reportedly signed using the Autopen, hundreds of executive orders and official documents could be affected. This unprecedented action challenges established presidential practices and raises fundamental questions about the validity of government documents signed using mechanical devices.
The use of Autopen by US presidents dates back several administrations, with both Democratic and Republican leaders employing the device for routine document signing. Trump's move to invalidate these documents represents a significant departure from traditional presidential protocols and could set a new precedent for how presidential authority is interpreted and exercised.
As the situation develops, legal experts and political analysts are closely watching how this declaration will be implemented and what legal challenges it might face. The threat of perjury charges against a former president adds an extraordinary dimension to an already unprecedented political situation.
