Trump Launches Bold Probe into Biden’s Final Days in Office as Former President Struggles to Defend Record

Former President Joe Biden has attempted to downplay explosive new claims about his mental fitness and the legitimacy of decisions made during his final months in the White House.

In a sharply worded statement released Wednesday, Biden lashed out at President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans, dismissing as “ridiculous and false” mounting evidence that he may not have been the one calling the shots near the end of his presidency.

But Biden’s blanket denials did little to stem growing concerns about who was really making presidential decisions during that period — and whether America was led by a president or simply someone signing what was placed in front of him.

The controversy escalated dramatically after President Trump officially ordered a federal investigation into Biden’s final executive actions.

In a move that underscores his administration’s commitment to transparency and accountability, Trump directed the Counsel to the President, in coordination with Attorney General Pam Bondi, to determine whether Biden’s mental state had deteriorated to the point where others effectively seized the reins of power without public disclosure.

The probe specifically targets Biden’s use of the “autopen” — a machine used to reproduce a signature — for hundreds of key presidential documents, including pardons, proclamations, and executive orders.

Biden’s defenders argue that the autopen is legal and has been used in the past for low-level signings. But this time, the volume and significance of documents bearing Biden’s autopen signature raise deeper questions.

Critics — including many within the Republican Party — are not simply challenging the tool, but the context. Why was the president relying on a mechanical device so frequently? Was it convenience — or a cover-up?

President Trump’s order details the scope of the investigation: more than 1,000 official documents, over 200 federal judicial appointments, and thousands of acts of clemency signed under Biden’s name will now be reexamined to determine whether they were lawful, legitimate, and reflective of the president’s will.

At stake is the very integrity of the executive branch. If Biden was not mentally competent, or if decisions were being made by unaccountable aides, Americans deserve to know.

In his Wednesday statement, Biden attempted to deflect attention from these serious issues by accusing Trump and GOP lawmakers of trying to distract from policy debates in Congress.

“This is nothing more than a distraction by Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans who are working to push disastrous legislation,” Biden claimed, attempting to change the subject to tax policy and Medicaid. But the American people aren’t buying it. They want answers — not talking points.

The administration’s investigation is being led by individuals with both experience and determination. Attorney General Pam Bondi, known for her unflinching approach to corruption and abuse of power, is expected to take an aggressive stance.

Early signals from Capitol Hill suggest that House Republicans are preparing to back the probe with additional subpoenas and hearings. Several former Biden aides have already been contacted for interviews, with more expected in the coming weeks.

This is not the first time questions have swirled about Biden’s ability to govern. Even during his campaign and early presidency, footage of the then-president losing his train of thought, forgetting names, and stumbling through speeches drew concern from voters and commentators alike.

The recent release of audio tapes from Biden’s interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur added fuel to the fire. In those recordings, Biden exhibited what Hur called “clear memory lapses.”

While the Biden White House released the full transcript in a preemptive move, the tapes themselves paint a picture of a man struggling to remain engaged and focused.

Supporters of the current investigation argue that the American people were misled. They were promised a competent, experienced leader.

What they got, it now appears, may have been a carefully protected figurehead, while real decision-making power was wielded by aides, advisors, and possibly even family members.

The idea that unelected staff may have wielded presidential power without public knowledge or accountability is deeply troubling. In a constitutional republic, the president is elected to lead — not delegate away the entire job.

Trump’s investigation seeks to clarify whether Biden, in fact, led — or merely lent his name to actions he didn’t even comprehend. If others were making decisions while hiding behind the illusion of presidential control, that deception would represent one of the most significant breaches of public trust in American history.

One area drawing particular scrutiny is the wave of pardons issued in the final weeks of Biden’s presidency. The Department of Justice confirmed that Pardon Attorney Ed Martin will be reviewing every clemency case involving Biden’s family members and political allies.

Reports have already emerged indicating that some of the individuals granted pardons had direct connections to the president’s inner circle. If those pardons were authorized using an autopen while Biden was cognitively compromised, the legal ramifications could be profound.

Meanwhile, Biden’s defenders continue to cling to legal technicalities, arguing that the Constitution places few limits on presidential clemency powers and that the use of the autopen has been upheld in past court decisions.

But that argument misses the point entirely. This is not just about what’s technically legal — it’s about whether the American people were misled about who was exercising presidential power.

World leaders, financial markets, and American voters alike deserve a functioning executive branch. If the president is unwell, there is a process in place — the 25th Amendment — to transfer authority transparently and lawfully.

If that process was ignored, and if aides instead chose to keep up appearances while quietly running the government themselves, then what occurred during Biden’s presidency was nothing short of an unconstitutional power grab.

To be clear, Trump’s investigation is not personal. It is not vindictive. It is a matter of national importance. President Trump is asking the same question many Americans have been asking for years but were too afraid to say aloud: was Joe Biden fit to serve?

In the coming months, the investigation is expected to unearth internal communications, calendar records, witness testimony, and document metadata to reconstruct who made what decisions — and when.

If it turns out that Biden’s signature appeared on documents he never read, discussed, or approved, that would confirm what many have feared: that the Biden presidency, at least in its final stages, was being operated on autopilot.

The White House’s silence speaks volumes. No detailed defense has been offered. No timeline of decision-making has been released.

And no explanation has been given for why a sitting president would need to delegate hundreds of crucial actions to a machine — unless, of course, something was wrong. Biden’s response, full of deflection and political finger-pointing, is not the response of someone with nothing to hide.

The contrast with President Trump’s leadership could not be clearer. Trump remains sharp, active, and engaged. He commands every detail of policy discussions and does not hide behind aides or automated signatures.

His decision to launch this investigation is yet another example of his commitment to transparency, national security, and the rule of law.

As the investigation progresses, Americans should brace themselves for answers that may be uncomfortable but necessary. A presidency, especially one that exercises immense powers from pardons to judicial appointments, must be grounded in accountability.

If that foundation was compromised in the final year of Biden’s term, then a full reckoning must follow. President Trump’s leadership has brought this issue to light. Now, it’s time for truth to do the rest.