Trump Terminates Biden's Autopen-Signed Orders

President Donald Trump announced on November 28 via his Truth Social platform that he is terminating all executive orders, proclamations, and other documents signed by former President Joe Biden using an autopen, a mechanical device that replicates signatures. Trump claimed that approximately 92 percent of such documents, including many executive actions, were invalid because they lacked Biden's specific approval and were operated illegally by aides.

In the post, Trump wrote, "Any document signed by Sleepy Joe Biden with the Autopen... is hereby terminated, and of no further force or effect." He accused those around Biden of unauthorized use, stating, "The Radical Left Lunatics circling Biden around the beautiful Resolute Desk in the Oval Office took the Presidency away from him." Trump added that Biden was not involved in the process and could face perjury charges if he claimed otherwise. The declaration targets a range of Biden-era policies on immigration, climate, education, and foreign aid, though social media statements carry no formal legal weight. Revoking executive orders requires an official presidential directive, and pardons issued by Biden, including those for his...