Former President Donald Trump has called for an investigation into President Joe Biden’s use of an autopen during his time in office. Trump’s request centers on the claim that Biden’s aides may have misled the public about his mental state by using this device to sign important documents. This situation raises questions about the legitimacy of Biden’s executive actions and whether he was truly capable of fulfilling his presidential duties.
In a memo released Wednesday, Trump urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to lead the investigation. He expressed concerns that the autopen, which replicates a person’s signature, was used to conceal Biden’s alleged cognitive decline. Trump stated that this could represent a serious breach of trust and legality, suggesting it might be one of the most significant scandals in American history.
Trump’s memo highlights the power of a president’s signature, noting that it can transform policies into law, appoint officials, and even grant clemency. He argued that Biden’s aides might have exploited his mental health issues to carry out executive actions without his full awareness or consent.
The former president claimed that Biden’s cognitive abilities had been in decline for years and that his advisors took steps to limit his public appearances and scripted his interactions. Trump pointed out that during Biden’s presidency, over 1,200 presidential documents were issued, and he appointed 235 judges, among other actions.
The investigation Trump proposed would look into whether Biden’s team conspired to mislead the public about his health and whether they used the autopen for significant executive decisions. This includes examining which documents were signed with the autopen and who directed the use of the device.
House Republicans, led by Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, have also shown interest in this matter. They have begun their own inquiry to determine if Biden was mentally fit to authorize the use of the autopen, and Comer has suggested he might call Biden to testify if necessary.
As this story develops, it remains to be seen how the investigation will unfold and what implications it may have for Biden’s presidency and public trust in government.