President Donald Trump just dropped a bombshell that’s got Washington buzzing about who really held the pen, or rather the autopen, during Joe Biden’s tenure.
The crux of this eyebrow-raising story is Trump’s claim that a former high-ranking Department of Justice official might have been behind the autopen used to sign Biden’s executive orders and pardons. As reported by DailyMail.com, Trump made this accusation straight from the Oval Office, pointing fingers at what he calls a “deep state” operative.
Speaking to reporters, Trump didn’t mince words, alleging that this autopen—a device that replicates signatures—could have given unchecked power over presidential business to whoever operated it. He even tied it to broader policy failures, ranting, “You know, we’re moving murderers out of our country that were put here by Biden or the autopen.” Well, if a machine can sign away national security, maybe it’s time to rethink our tech obsession.
Trump specifically named former Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco as the potential mastermind behind the autopen’s use. Monaco, a longtime aide to both Biden and Barack Obama, served as Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Advisor under Obama and later as Biden’s deputy AG for four years.
During her tenure under Biden, Monaco spearheaded the massive DOJ effort to charge over 1,500 individuals linked to the January 6 Capitol protest, one of the largest investigations in the department’s history. She was reportedly in close contact with the D.C. U.S. Attorney’s Office, coordinating how to apply specific statutes like obstruction of an official proceeding. That’s quite the resume for someone now accused of wielding a robotic signature.
Trump’s accusations didn’t stop at policy critique; he labeled those involved as “criminals,” stating, “The people, whether it’s Lisa Monaco or whoever operated the autopen, these are criminals.” It’s a harsh claim, but for many conservatives, it fuels long-held suspicions about unelected bureaucrats pulling strings behind closed doors.
Last week, Trump launched an investigation to uncover “who ran the United States” during Biden’s presidency, with a sharp focus on documents signed via autopen. This probe will scrutinize the validity of presidential actions like pardons, executive orders, and memoranda—potentially thousands of decisions across education, immigration, health care, and climate policy.
If Trump’s team can convince the courts that autopen-signed orders lack legitimacy, it could unravel a mountain of Biden-era policies. Even high-profile pardons for figures like Hunter Biden and Dr. Anthony Fauci are under review. Talk about a legal reset button—if only bureaucracy came with an “undo” feature.
Biden, for his part, fired back with a statement denying any foul play, insisting, “I made the decisions about the pardons, executive orders, legislation, and proclamations.” He added, “Any suggestion that I didn’t is ridiculous and false.” That’s a confident rebuttal, though skeptics might wonder if it’s as authentic as an autopen signature.
The White House has admitted Biden frequently used an autopen, especially in his last two years, though some orders were signed by hand. For Trump supporters, this admission only deepens the mystery of who was truly in charge.
Online reactions to Trump’s claims have been fiery, with some social media users pointing to Monaco’s extensive government background as evidence of “deep state” influence. One user on X commented, “That’s quite the deep state resume,” reflecting a sentiment among conservatives that career officials hold too much-unchecked power.
Monaco, who recently left the government to join Microsoft as head of global affairs overseeing cybersecurity policy, did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Her silence leaves room for speculation, though in fairness, she’s not obligated to address every accusation thrown her way.
The autopen controversy isn’t just about signatures—it’s about trust in how our government operates. For many on the right, this saga reinforces the need to drain what they see as a swamp of unaccountable elites shaping policy without oversight.
Trump’s push to investigate could set a precedent for how presidential authority is verified, especially in an era where technology blurs the line between authentic and automated. It’s a debate worth having, even if the idea of a robot running the country sounds like a sci-fi plot gone wrong.
As this investigation unfolds, conservatives hope it will expose any misuse of power, while liberals may argue it’s a distraction from pressing issues. Either way, the autopen has become a symbol of deeper divisions over who truly holds the reins in Washington. Let’s just hope the next signature we see isn’t on a surrender to bureaucratic overreach.
