Washington: United States President Donald Trump has declared that he will invalidate all executive orders issued under former President Joe Biden that he claims were signed using an autopen, reviving an unproven allegation aimed at undermining Democratic policies.
Trump alleged that approximately 92 percent of Biden’s documents were authorised through the mechanical signature device, insisting that any such orders are terminated, and of no further force or effect. Trump, who has repeatedly questioned Biden’s mental fitness, accused the former president of not being involved in the signing process. Trump warned that Biden would face perjury charges if he denied the claim.
The autopen, however, is a longstanding tool in US governance, used by multiple administrations, including Trump’s own and widely accepted as a legitimate method for executing official documents. The device has historical roots dating back to Thomas Jefferson.
“I am hereby cancelling all Executive Orders, and anything else that was not directly signed by Crooked Joe Biden, because the people who operated the Autopen did so illegally.” – President Donald J. Trump 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/D5mzIl1Cai
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) November 28, 2025
Trump’s renewed criticism forms part of his long-running campaign against Democratic leaders, particularly Biden, whom he has frequently targeted over his age. During his presidency, Biden faced scrutiny over his cognitive agility, especially after a faltering debate performance in June 2024.
Despite Trump’s claims, Biden has categorically denied any improper use of the autopen. In a June statement, Biden asserted that he made all presidential decisions himself, calling suggestions otherwise ridiculous and false.
Legal experts say Trump’s latest declaration carries no constitutional weight. A 2005 Office of Legal Counsel memo clarifies that a president does not need to physically sign documents for them to be legally valid. Presidential pardons, for instance, have no specified form and do not require any signature.
Trump’s move also mirrors similar claims he made in March, when he attempted to void Biden’s preemptive pardons issued before leaving office, a stance widely rejected by constitutional scholars. Questions about age and stamina have trailed both leaders.
Biden, who revealed he is undergoing treatment for advanced prostate cancer, was 82 when he left office. Trump, nearing the same age, has recently faced reports about fatigue and reduced public appearances.
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