Trump doubles down on claims, without evidence, that Biden aides illegally used autopen
President Donald Trump sparked controversy when he ordered the Justice Department and White House to investigate former President Joe Biden’s mental state during his time in office. Trump claimed, without evidence, that Biden was not in control of the country and that aides used an autopen to carry out “radical” policies. Despite Biden’s denial of these accusations and the Justice Department’s endorsement of autopens as lawful for signing bills into law, Trump persisted in his claims during a recent Oval Office session with reporters.
Trump alleged that he could discern which of Biden’s executive orders were signed with an autopen and asserted that aides used this tool to implement policies such as “open borders” and transgender rights, which he believed Biden did not support. He described the use of the autopen as the “biggest scandal maybe in the last 100 years” of the country, emphasizing that it was illegal and disrespectful to the nation.
In response to Trump’s directive for an investigation into Biden’s executive actions, Biden dismissed the probe as a distraction orchestrated by Trump and Congressional Republicans. He asserted that he made all decisions during his presidency regarding pardons, executive orders, legislation, and proclamations. Biden condemned the allegations as ridiculous and false, emphasizing that he was the one in charge of his administration.
Attorney General Pam Bondi refrained from directly addressing Trump’s directive, and a Justice Department spokesperson declined to comment on the matter. Republican Senators Eric Schmitt and John Cornyn announced plans to co-chair a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing to delve into the allegations surrounding Biden’s mental state. Additionally, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer issued a subpoena to Dr. Kevin O’Connor, Biden’s physician, as part of an investigation into the alleged cover-up of Biden’s cognitive decline.
Despite Trump’s claims, he admitted to lacking specific evidence that presidential documents were not signed by Biden. He suggested that individuals within Biden’s administration, whom he described as “radical left, horrible people,” may have acted without Biden’s full knowledge or consent. Trump insinuated that these individuals used the autopen to enact policies that were not aligned with Biden’s beliefs.
As the controversy continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the investigation into Biden’s presidency will progress and what implications it may have on the political landscape. The clash between Trump and Biden underscores the deep divisions within American politics, with accusations and counterclaims shaping the narrative surrounding leadership and governance in the country.
