Trump Invalidates All Biden's Autopen-Signed Documents: Legal Battle Over Presidential Authority

Dec 03, 2025 12:11 pm CST

President Trump has officially nullified all documents signed by former President Biden using an autopen device, declaring them "null, void, and of no further force or effect." This controversial decision affects executive orders, pardons, and other official documents, potentially impacting Biden's last-minute clemency grants to family members and political allies. The dispute highlights tensions over presidential authority and the legitimacy of mechanically-signed official documents.