Donald Trump has accused President Biden’s team of using his cognitive decline to hijack the presidency and enact policies he claims the president never approved.
At a Glance
- Trump alleges Biden’s staff committed treason by manipulating immigration policy
- He claims Biden’s signature was forged via autopen to pass critical legislation
- The accusations come amid Biden’s diagnosis with aggressive prostate cancer
- Trump vows to investigate the use of autopen if re-elected
- Allegations heighten debate over Biden’s cognitive and executive capacity
Trump’s Explosive Accusations
In a fiery Truth Social post, Donald Trump accused President Biden’s inner circle of “treason,” asserting they deliberately exploited Biden’s declining mental state to seize control of the presidency. Trump claimed Biden was unaware of major decisions—most notably the opening of the U.S. southern border—which he said enabled the influx of “criminals of all kinds.”
Trump’s post stated: “They stole the Presidency of the United States, and put us in Great Danger. He didn’t know what he was doing, and the Thugs knew it.”
The former president also alleged Biden’s staff bypassed him altogether, using an autopen to sign legislation. “We had a president that didn’t sign anything,” Trump said during a recent campaign stop. “He autopenned almost everything. That’s treason.”
Watch a report: Trump: Biden’s Team Signed Bills Without Him.
Health Crisis Fuels Doubts
These accusations arrive as President Biden confronts a serious health battle. Just days earlier, the White House confirmed that Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive, hormone-sensitive prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones. The diagnosis, revealed shortly after Biden announced he would not seek re-election, has intensified concerns over his capacity to fulfill presidential duties.
While Biden’s team has maintained that the president remains engaged and alert, critics argue the public and Congress have a right to know whether he was fully aware of the decisions attributed to his administration.
Political Ramifications and Autopen Debate
Trump has promised to launch a formal investigation into the use of the autopen if he regains the presidency in 2025, saying it would reveal “unconstitutional usurpation” of executive authority. Autopen technology, while legal under specific conditions, has long drawn criticism for its potential misuse.
Trump’s latest attack is part of a broader effort to frame Biden’s presidency as illegitimate—not merely politically, but operationally. With the 2024 campaign season entering its final phase, this narrative could sharpen partisan divides and become a central theme in the general election.
Whether Biden’s team acted improperly or Trump’s claims hold legal weight remains uncertain. But as questions swirl around health, authority, and executive legitimacy, the White House faces mounting pressure to prove who, exactly, is running the country.
