In a recent statement, former President Donald Trump announced his intention to nullify executive orders signed by former President Joe Biden using an autopen, a move that revives his ongoing critique of the pardons Biden authorized during the final days of his presidency.
Trump took to social media to declare, “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.” This remark underscores Trump’s persistent allegations regarding Biden’s mental fitness and leadership capability while in office.
The use of autopen technology is not new to the White House. Previous presidents, including Barack Obama, have utilized this system for signing documents. Notably, in 2011, Obama made history as the first sitting president to use an autopen to sign a bill while he was abroad in Europe.
Despite its established presence in presidential practice, Trump argues that Biden’s reliance on the autopen indicates a lack of personal oversight and control over his administration’s actions. This latest development is poised to stir further debate over the legitimacy of executive actions taken during Biden’s tenure.
