President Donald Trump has initiated an investigation into former President Joe Biden and his aides, alleging a cover-up of Biden’s purported cognitive decline and misuse of Presidential signatures. Trump’s memorandum contends that Biden’s aides abused the power of Presidential signatures via an autopen, leading to significant policy shifts. In response, Biden dismissed the claims as baseless. The investigation seeks evidence of concealing information on Biden’s health and agreements among aides to misrepresent his capabilities.

The controversy centers on the alleged misuse of autopen signatures by Biden’s aides to sign official documents, purportedly to mask his alleged incapacity. Trump has accused Biden’s administration of severely limiting his public appearances and scripting interactions to conceal his purported inability to fulfill his duties. Autopens have been used historically by Presidents, with Trump himself acknowledging their use for routine matters.

Biden has vehemently denied Trump’s allegations, asserting that he made all decisions during his presidency independently. The accusations coincide with Biden’s recent announcement of a prostate cancer diagnosis, prompting questions about the transparency of his health information. Concerns over Biden’s cognitive fitness have persisted, particularly amid his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race following a challenging debate performance.

The unfolding investigation underscores the contentious relations between the two leaders and raises broader questions about transparency, presidential authority, and the use of autopen signatures in official documents.