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President Trump Announces Termination of Autopen Signed Documents by Biden
President Donald Trump made a bold statement on Friday, declaring that any document signed by former President Joe Biden using an autopen “is hereby terminated.” This announcement was made on his social media platform where he also stated, “I am hereby cancelling all Executive Orders, and anything else that was not directly signed by Crooked Joe Biden.”
It remains unclear which specific orders President Trump is referencing and how he is determining their validity. ABC News has reached out to the White House for further clarification on this matter.
In his statement, President Trump alleged that individuals who operated the Autopen did so unlawfully. However, the Justice Department’s legal counsel has affirmed that autopens are indeed lawful for signing bills into law.
This is not the first time that President Trump has raised concerns about President Biden’s use of the autopen. In June, Trump accused Biden’s aides of illegally utilizing the autopen to implement “radical” policies. He even went as far as ordering investigations into Biden’s mental state during his time in office. In response, President Biden dismissed these allegations as a mere distraction, asserting that he was the one making decisions during his presidency.
President Trump has admitted to using an autopen for minor matters but has criticized its use for pardons. He has been vocal about his disapproval of this practice, particularly in sensitive matters such as granting pardons.
It is essential to note that the use of autopens for official signatures has been a topic of debate and scrutiny, with differing opinions on its legality and appropriateness. As this issue continues to unfold, it will be interesting to see how it impacts the validity of documents signed using autopens in the future.
Overall, President Trump’s decision to terminate documents signed by Biden using an autopen marks a significant development in the ongoing discourse surrounding the legitimacy of such signatures.
