Biden's $20B Scandal: Autopen Scandal Exposes Presidential Power Abuse?

2025-03-10 06:01:17.124

The Heritage Foundation's Oversight Project has uncovered that dozens of executive orders signed by former President Joe Biden utilized an autopen, raising serious questions about whether he was fully aware of what he was signing. This discovery has prompted criticism, with Republican Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey demanding a Department of Justice investigation into whether President Biden's cognitive decline allowed unelected staff to push through radical policies without his knowledge or approval. Bailey claims that if true, these executive orders, pardons, and other actions are unconstitutional and legally void. Examples cited include an August 2022 order safeguarding abortion access and a December 2024 order closing government offices to honor President Jimmy Carter. While the White House has not responded to requests for comment, the Oversight Project highlighted the difference between Biden's autopen signature on these orders and his handwritten signature on his letter withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race, suggesting a discrepancy. The use of autopen by presidents is not new, with past presidents such as Harry Truman, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama also utilizing the technology, though Bush ultimately chose not to use it due to potential legal challenges. Concerns about President Biden's cognitive abilities have been raised throughout his presidency, culminating in a Democratic revolt and his withdrawal from the 2024 race. The Oversight Project's findings have fueled these concerns, with critics suggesting that whoever controlled the autopen effectively controlled the presidency.