On Wednesday, President Donald Trump initiated an extensive investigation into former President Joe Biden and his administration, alleging that Biden’s aides used autopen signatures to obscure his cognitive decline and improperly wield presidential power. Trump often contrasts himself with Biden and has aimed to reverse various policies from Biden’s term. The new investigation, directed toward the White House counsel and Attorney General Pam Bondi, seeks to determine whether there was a conspiracy to mislead the public about Biden’s mental state, which Trump claims could invalidate many of Biden’s executive actions.
In a memo he released, Trump characterized the situation as one of the “most dangerous and concerning scandals in American history,” insisting the public was kept in the dark about who was truly in control of executive powers while Biden’s signature appeared on critical documents. Although Trump admitted to using the autopen for minor matters, he criticized the Biden administration for its alleged misuse of the tool for significant executive actions.
Biden responded by dismissing the investigation as a distraction, asserting his responsibility for presidential decisions such as pardons and executive orders. He called Trump’s claims “ridiculous and false.” Previous inquiries, including a report from former special counsel Robert Hur, suggested that Biden might be perceived as a “sympathetic” elderly individual with memory lapses, a notion Biden firmly rejected.
Meanwhile, Republican House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer is also probing Biden, summoning former White House aides for transcribed interviews. Amid ongoing allegations regarding his mental fitness, Biden has consistently defended his cognitive capabilities. Autopens, historically utilized by several administrations, have been deemed legally acceptable for signing bills, reinforcing Biden’s position against mental fitness critiques.
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