Former President Donald Trump has declared that executive orders signed by his predecessor, Joe Biden, using an autopen are invalid. This assertion came during a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on September 25, 2025, and was disseminated through a social media campaign. Trump claims that Biden’s reliance on the autopen undermines the legitimacy of the documents signed with it, threatening legal consequences for Biden should he dispute this claim.
Trump’s comments were made public through a post on Truth Social, where he stated, “Any document signed by Sleepy Joe Biden with the Autopen, which was approximately 92% of them, is hereby terminated, and of no further force or effect.” He further declared that he would cancel all executive orders not directly signed by Biden, suggesting that the individuals who operated the autopen acted illegally.
Biden has refuted Trump’s allegations, asserting that all decisions made during his presidency were legitimate. “There is no cover-up in my administration,” Biden stated, emphasizing his involvement in all significant actions taken during his time in office.
Trump has long expressed concern over Biden’s use of the autopen, previously arguing that it indicates a lack of direct leadership. In a statement earlier in the year, he suggested that this reliance on an automated signing device reflects cognitive decline and undermines Biden’s authority as president.
In addition to challenging the validity of Biden’s signed documents, Trump has initiated an investigation into the autopen’s usage during Biden’s presidency. The implications of this controversy extend beyond mere political posturing, raising questions about the legitimacy of executive actions and their legal standing.
The backdrop to this political drama was Trump’s meeting with Erdogan, which marked Erdogan’s first visit to the White House since 2019. During their discussions, Trump indicated a potential reconsideration of the U.S. ban on F-35 aircraft sales to Turkey, further complicating the diplomatic landscape.
As this situation develops, the ramifications of Trump’s claims could have significant implications for Biden’s presidency and the broader political climate in the United States. With both leaders asserting their positions, the debate over the legality of executive orders signed with an autopen is likely to continue, drawing attention from both political allies and opponents alike.
