President Donald Trump has directed his administration to investigate Joe Biden’s actions as president, alleging that aides masked Biden’s 'cognitive decline' and casting doubt on the legitimacy of his use of an autopen for official documents. This move marks a significant escalation in Trump’s targeting of political adversaries.
Trump orders investigation into Biden's actions as president
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️President Donald Trump has directed his administration to investigate Joe Biden’s actions as president, alleging that aides masked Biden’s 'cognitive decline' and casting doubt on the legitimacy of his use of an autopen for official documents. This move marks a significant escalation in Trump’s targeting of political adversaries.
Trending- 1 2018: Miles Taylor writes an anonymous op-ed critical of the president.
- 2 2020: Joe Biden defeats Donald Trump in the election.
- 3 Jan. 6, 2021: U.S. Capitol riot occurs.
- 4 Last summer (implied 2024): Joe Biden withdraws from the presidential race after a debate.
- 5 Wednesday (June 4, 2025): President Donald Trump directs his administration to investigate Joe Biden’s actions as president.
- 6 This week (June 2-8, 2025): House Oversight Chairman James Comer warns subpoenas would be issued if Biden aides refuse voluntary interviews.
- Escalation of Trump's targeting of political adversaries
- Potential legal challenges to Biden's past actions and pardons
- Continued political division and debate over the 2020 election and Biden's presidency
- Ongoing House Oversight Committee investigations and potential subpoenas
What: President Donald Trump ordered his administration to investigate Joe Biden’s actions as president, alleging aides masked Biden's 'cognitive decline' and questioning the legitimacy of his use of an autopen for official documents. Concurrently, House Oversight Chairman James Comer requested transcribed interviews with five Biden aides.
When: Wednesday (Trump's order); the 2020 election; the Jan. 6, 2021, riot; Miles Taylor's op-ed in 2018; Biden withdrew from the presidential race last summer (implied 2024).
Where: Washington D.C. (AP), White House, U.S. Capitol, Kentucky (James Comer), Maryland (Jamie Raskin), Texas (Brandon Gill).
Why: Trump claims a 'conspiracy' where Biden's aides allegedly usurped presidential authority due to his 'cognitive decline,' aiming to invalidate Biden's actions and continue his narrative of a rigged 2020 election. He also seeks retribution against political opponents.
How: Trump issued a memo directing Attorney General Pam Bondi and White House counsel David Warrington to handle the investigation. House Oversight Chairman James Comer is pursuing transcribed interviews with Biden's former senior advisors, threatening subpoenas if they refuse.