Key Facts
• On November 28, Trump announced plans to revoke Biden-era executive orders.
• Claims 92% of Biden’s signatures were made using an autopen device.
• Trump alleges misuse of autopen to conceal Biden’s cognitive decline.
• Autopen usage is legally permitted, as per a 2005 Department of Justice ruling.
• Trump replaced Biden’s photo in a White House exhibit with an autopen image.
• Details on how Trump plans to revoke the orders remain unclear.
Summary
Former President Donald Trump announced his intention to revoke all executive orders signed using an autopen during the Biden administration, alleging misuse to hide cognitive decline. Trump claims 92% of Biden’s signatures were autopen-generated and warned Biden could face perjury charges if he denies authorizing the device’s use. While autopen usage is legally sanctioned, Trump criticized its application under Biden. He also replaced Biden’s photo in a White House exhibit with an autopen image, continuing his public disdain for the former president. However, Trump has not provided details on how he plans to implement the revocation.
