President Donald Trump just dropped a bombshell that’s shaking up the paper trail of the previous administration.
On Friday, November 28, 2025, Trump declared he’s nullifying all documents from former President Joe Biden’s tenure that were allegedly signed using an autopen, while demanding a full investigation into the practice and even threatening perjury charges against Biden if he claims involvement, as Fox News reports.
Let’s break this down: an autopen is a nifty little device that mimics a real signature with eerie precision, holding a pen and signing based on a template. It’s been in use by the U.S. government since the Truman days, and the Department of Justice has long held that it’s perfectly legal for presidential signatures on laws and orders, so long as the president gives the green light. But here’s the rub—Trump insists Biden never authorized these mechanical scribbles.
Trump took to Truth Social with a fiery post, claiming a staggering 92% of Biden’s documents were signed by this robotic contraption. If true, that’s a lot of ink not personally spilled by the former president.
With a sweeping decree, Trump announced he’s tossing out every executive order and document not directly signed by Biden’s own hand, calling the unauthorized use of the autopen flat-out illegal. There’s no word yet on who will verify which signatures are genuine, but the stakes are high.
During Biden’s time in office, he issued 162 executive orders, plus countless memoranda, proclamations, and notices. Some of these, like orders on lowering drug costs, promoting environmental justice, and regulating AI development, are now on the chopping block. It’s a stark reminder of how quickly policy can shift with a change in leadership.
Trump isn’t stopping at cancellation—he’s pushing for a deep dive into how Biden’s team used the autopen. He’s alleging that Biden had no say in the signatures, a claim that could rewrite the narrative of accountability in the prior administration.
“The Autopen is not allowed to be used if approval is not specifically given by the President of the United States,” Trump declared. Well, that’s a line in the sand—if the DOJ’s stance holds, the key question is whether Biden gave the nod, and Trump seems convinced he didn’t.
Adding fuel to the fire, Trump warned of perjury charges if Biden dares to claim he was part of the process. That’s a serious accusation, one that elevates this from a policy spat to a potential legal showdown. It’s hard not to wonder if this is more about principle or a pointed jab at the opposition.
In a move dripping with symbolism, a framed image of an autopen now sits outside the White House, while a portrait of Biden inside has been swapped for—yes, you guessed it—another autopen picture. Talk about sending a message without saying a word.
Trump also vented frustration over what he sees as overreach by Biden’s team, stating, “The Radical Left Lunatics circling Biden around the beautiful Resolute Desk in the Oval Office took the Presidency away from him.” That’s a bold claim, painting a picture of a leader sidelined by his own circle, though it’s worth asking if this is rhetoric or reality.
Earlier this year, Trump already rescinded nearly 80 of Biden’s executive orders, showing he’s not shy about undoing the past. Now, with this autopen crusade, the remaining orders—like those on prescription drugs and AI oversight—could be next. It’s a systematic rollback, no question.
The implications here are massive, especially for policies that took years to craft. If Trump’s team deems most of Biden’s signatures invalid, we’re looking at a potential reset on everything from environmental rules to tech regulations.
Yet, there’s a flip side—some might argue this is less about legality and more about erasing a legacy. The autopen’s legality isn’t in doubt per past DOJ rulings, so the battle hinges on authorization, a murky area that could drag on in courts or public opinion.
For now, conservatives frustrated with progressive overreach might cheer this as a return to accountability, while others could see it as political theater. Either way, Trump’s latest move ensures the autopen—a humble bureaucratic tool—has become an unlikely symbol of a much larger fight over power and principle.
