Trump Declares Biden's Autopen Orders "Void," Targets Pardons

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that all official actions signed using an autopen by his successor, President Joe Biden, are "void." This declaration targets documents including proclamations, executive orders, and contracts. The policy specifically calls into question pardons and sentence commutations granted by Biden that were signed with the mechanical device. An autopen is a machine that replicates a person's signature. Trump's announcement extends his previous criticism of Biden's use of the autopen for legislation. Legal experts anticipate challenges, as the validity of autopen signatures has been broadly accepted for decades across multiple administrations. The White House has not yet issued a formal response to the statement. The practical and legal impact of the declaration remains unclear.