Trump Declares Biden's Autopen-Signed Orders Null and Void
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday announced he is terminating executive orders and documents that former President Joe Biden signed using an autopen, saying 92% of such records are invalid. Trump posted the declaration on Truth Social and threatened perjury charges against Biden if he disputes staff use of the device. Officials and legal experts noted uncertainty over Trump's authority to void prior actions; Justice Department guidance has long held that autopen signatures can be lawful. It remains unclear which directives would be affected or how agencies will implement any changes. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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Timeline
- 1. 2005: DOJ guidance concluded autopen signatures can be legally valid.
- 2. 2021–2024: Biden administration issued executive orders and used autopen for some signatures.
- 3. Early 2024: House Republican report criticized Biden's autopen use and raised fitness questions.
- 4. 27th November 2024: Shooting near the White House killed a National Guard member (investigated as possible terrorism).
- 5. 29th November 2024: President Trump posted that autopen-signed Biden documents (about 92%) are 'terminated.'
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