Trump says he's canceling all Biden orders signed using an autopen
Trump says he's canceling all Biden orders signed using an autopen
“Any document signed” by Biden with an autopen “is hereby terminated,” President Trump said.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article reports on Trump's claim that he is canceling Biden's orders signed with an autopen. This claim is presented without critical analysis of its legal validity or feasibility. The article exhibits moderate bias by reporting Trump's statement without immediately contextualizing it as potentially unfounded or legally dubious.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Trump says he's canceling all Biden orders signed using an autopen.
- Verification Source #1: Confirms Trump made the statement about revoking executive orders signed with an autopen.
- Verification Source #2: Confirms Trump claimed he was repealing documents signed by Biden using an autopen.
- Verification Source #3: Confirms Trump stated he is canceling executive orders signed by Biden with an autopen.
- Assessment: Supported. Multiple sources confirm Trump made this statement. However, the feasibility and legality of such an action are not addressed in the article or verifiable sources.
- Claim: Any document signed by Biden with an autopen is hereby terminated.
- Verification Source #3: Newsweek reports Trump stated 'Any document signed by Sleepy Joe Biden with the Autopen, which was approximately 92% of them, is hereby terminated, and of no further force or effect.'
- Assessment: Supported as a direct quote from Trump. The claim's validity is highly questionable and lacks legal basis, but the article doesn't address this.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 1: President Trump said Friday he was revoking all executive orders former President Joe Biden signed with an autopen, escalating his battle.
- Source 3: "Any document signed by Sleepy Joe Biden with the Autopen, which was approximately 92% of them, is hereby terminated, and of no further force or effect."