Trump Vows to Cancel Biden's Executive Orders Signed by Autopen

President Donald Trump announced he is canceling all executive orders signed by former President Joe Biden using an autopen. In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed that any document signed by Biden with the autopen, which he estimated to be about 92% of them, is invalid.

Trump referred to Biden as 'Sleepy Joe' and stated that those who operated the autopen were acting illegally. He further claimed that Biden was not involved in the autopen process and warned that if Biden asserts otherwise, he could face charges of perjury.

Trump's announcement raises significant questions about executive authority and the validity of Biden's policies. According to CBS News, Biden signed a total of 162 executive orders during his presidency.

Although it remains unclear how many of these were signed using the autopen, the legality of using such a device has been established. The Justice Department under President George W. Bush ruled in 2005 that presidents can legally use an autopen to sign laws.

Trump has previously criticized Biden's use of the autopen, suggesting it was a means to conceal cognitive decline, a claim Biden dismissed as a distraction. The allegations have been echoed by House Republicans, who released a report suggesting that Biden's aides may have used the autopen without his explicit approval.

However, this report did not provide evidence to substantiate claims of wrongdoing. The Hill also notes that Trump has already taken steps to roll back numerous Biden executive orders, rescinding nearly 70 shortly after his second term began.

In a separate post, Trump joked about the validity of pardons issued by Biden, suggesting that last year's turkey pardons were invalid due to the use of an autopen. Trump's stance has garnered support from some Republicans, including Congressman James Comer, who praised the former president's decision to deem Biden's autopen actions 'null and void.' The Guardian highlighted that Trump's claims about Biden's cognitive ability and decision-making have become a focal point in his narrative against the former president.

Despite the political implications, legal experts have cautioned that attempts to void executive orders could set a problematic precedent, given that many presidents have utilized the autopen for decades.

Trump's announcement has sparked discussions on the potential ramifications for future administrations and the continuity of policies enacted through executive orders. As this situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how the Biden administration will respond and the extent to which Trump's actions will impact the legitimacy of past executive decisions.