Recent allegations have emerged casting doubt on the authenticity of President Joe Biden's executive orders. David Sacks, who served as an artificial intelligence czar during President Donald Trump's tenure, claimed that Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) had substantial influence over the autopen—a device that replicates signatures—used during Biden's administration. These allegations were made during an interview on Fox News, where Sacks accused Warren of wielding this control to enact her agenda, particularly in her purported efforts to push cryptocurrency businesses offshore.
The use of an autopen by presidents is not an unprecedented practice; it is typically employed for less urgent matters such as signing proclamations or resolutions when the president is not available. However, the allegations from Sacks have raised concerns about its broader use in the Biden administration, especially for signing critical executive orders and controversial pardons related to the January 6 select committee. Additionally, Trump has publicly questioned the validity of orders signed by autopen, suggesting that Biden was not fully aware of the documents he was "signing."
The issue garnered attention when the Heritage Foundation's Oversight Project began investigating Biden's use of the autopen. The project expressed the severity of the situation on social media, emphasizing that control over the autopen equated to control over the presidency. Their findings indicated that nearly all documents bearing Biden's signature throughout his presidency featured the same autopen signature, barring the announcement of his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race.
Amid growing questions about Biden's mental fitness during his final year in office, Senator Warren has defended his mental state but appeared uneasy when questioned on a progressive podcast. Despite her defense, Warren's responses seemed to acknowledge some public concerns about Biden's sharpness. The Oversight Project's probe has intensified, putting pressure on Warren and others to address the allegations.
The controversy over the autopen's use has led to speculation that it could reopen legal challenges and potentially alter the historical record of the last presidency. With Congress's response to the findings still uncertain, the disclosures have prompted a fresh wave of scrutiny over executive decision-making during Biden's time in office.
The autopen scandal has become a hot topic on social media, with figures like Alex Jones labeling the situation a "coup against the American voter" and directly referencing Sacks's accusations against Warren.
