President Trump has ordered an investigation into former President Biden's use of an autopen, questioning Biden's mental state. The probe will examine potential conspiracies to deceive the public about Biden's cognitive abilities and misuse presidential authority. Trump alleges Biden suffered cognitive decline, and aides used the autopen to conceal this and assert authority. The investigation will focus on the circumstances surrounding Biden's executive actions and any related cover-ups. Republicans have also threatened to subpoena Biden aides regarding his mental fitness and autopen usage. Biden has dismissed suggestions he wasn't making decisions as false. Presidents have historically used autopens, including Jefferson, Ford, and Obama. Trump himself has admitted using an autopen on occasion. A Justice Department report concluded that a president need not physically sign a bill for it to become law. The investigation occurs amid Republican efforts to shift focus from economic concerns and approval ratings.
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