Trump’s Bold Claims Against Biden
Former President Donald Trump declared on Friday that he has “terminated” all executive orders and documents signed by autopen during President Joe Biden’s administration, threatening to pursue perjury charges against his predecessor.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump asserted that the documents were signed without Biden’s direct approval by White House staff, labeling them as illegal.
If Biden claims involvement in the signing process, Trump warned he would face perjury charges.
This announcement came shortly after two National Guard members were shot near the White House, one fatally. The suspect had entered the U.S. during evacuation flights arranged by Biden in 2021 as the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan.
Trump mentioned that the suspect’s status was extended under legislation signed by Biden, although details about this legislation remain unclear.
In another Truth Social post, Trump proposed a “permanent pause” on migration from all developing countries to allow the U.S. immigration system to recover and called for an end to what he termed “illegal admissions” made under Biden’s autopen.
It remains uncertain if Trump’s declaration regarding autopen signatures is linked to recent violent events. He has criticized Biden’s frequent use of the autopen for months.
“Any document signed by Sleepy Joe Biden with the Autopen… is hereby terminated,” Trump stated. He emphasized that such actions should only be valid if directly approved by the sitting president.
The autopen was frequently used towards the end of Biden’s presidency to sign various executive actions and clemency warrants for thousands of individuals convicted of serious crimes. While many have been released, some remain incarcerated with reduced sentences.
Legal experts argue that a president cannot invalidate actions taken by a previous president using an autopen.
A former spokesperson for Biden labeled Trump as “the most criminal president in American history,” asserting that he lacks legal authority over these matters. A recent House investigation suggested that Biden was not fully engaged during his presidency and was not personally involved in many decisions made via autopen signatures.
The House Oversight Committee has requested legal clarification regarding these findings.
