
Washington, D.C. — In a move that has sent shockwaves through the American political landscape, President Donald J. Trump declared Friday that he is voiding all Biden-era executive actions that were signed using an autopen rather than Joe Biden’s handwritten signature.
Trump’s fiery statement read:
“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.”
The remark instantly ignited a fresh political storm, with both supporters and critics scrambling to interpret what the sweeping declaration actually means.
A Sudden Flashpoint in an Already-Tense Political Climate
Trump’s announcement targets the long-standing practice of autopen use — a mechanical device authorized by multiple presidents over the years to sign documents during travel, medical procedures, or emergencies.
While Trump insists the method was “illegally” used under Biden, the claim is already drawing sharp pushback from constitutional experts who say there is no known legal basis for overturning standing executive orders en masse.
Legal Voices Cast Doubt
Former government lawyers and legal analysts were quick to respond, noting that:
Autopen signatures have been considered valid for decades
Trump himself used the autopen during his presidency
No president has ever attempted to undo another administration’s actions through such a justification
Many described Trump’s declaration as symbolic, warning that enforcing it would almost certainly trigger a courtroom battle.
What Happens Now?
Despite the strong rhetoric, Trump’s move does not immediately cancel any executive orders. Instead, it sets the stage for:
Legal challenges
Political negotiations
Possible selective rollback of Biden-era policies through more traditional channels
The Biden administration has so far remained silent, but officials are expected to address the issue soon as pressure mounts.
A Nation Watching Closely
Trump’s statement arrives at a moment of deep political polarization, and the autopen controversy has quickly become the newest flashpoint in America’s bruising political debate.
For now, one thing is certain: this confrontation is far from over.
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