Summary
President Donald Trump claims that documents and actions signed by former President Biden using an autopen are invalid. Trump made these claims on social media but has not taken any official legal steps. Experts point out that a president cannot undo a predecessor's actions simply because of the type of signature used.
Key Facts
- President Trump claims Biden's autopen usage makes his documents invalid.
- Trump shared his views on social media but hasn't pursued legal action.
- The White House has not commented on Trump's statements.
- Trump alleges that 92% of Biden's documents were signed with an autopen.
- Other U.S. presidents have used the autopen for signing documents.
- Ed Wheelan from the Ethics & Public Policy Center states a president cannot overturn a predecessor's pardons.
- Biden confirmed using the autopen for pardons at the end of his presidency.
