Trump Demands Probe on Biden's Fitness: Is the Old Politician Unfit to Lead?
Biden's fitness for office under scrutiny: Trump initiates investigation. - Was Biden's behavior questionable?
In a shocking move, Donald Trump, the US ex-president, has issued commands for a probe into his successor, Joe Biden. This investigation will delve into rumors of law-breaking during Biden's tenure, focusing primarily on whether his mental and physical fitness was concealed during his reign, and if his team knowingly violated the Constitution.
Trump made these claims public in a memorandum, asserting that the second half of Biden's presidency (2021-2025) witnessed intentional concealment of Biden's true mental and physical state to mislead the public. Trump further emphasized that Biden's signature was set on documents using an "auto-pen" machine, despite evidence suggesting that Biden was no longer capable of performing his duties effectively.
Trump leverages a conspiracy theory popular among right-wing groups, suggesting that Biden's decisions, such as pardons towards the end of his term, were invalid due to the use of an auto-pen. The theory alleges that Biden neither signed these documents nor recognized their existence, implying that his team abused their power by misrepresenting him.
Interestingly, previous presidents, including Trump himself, have employed mechanical signature assistance for pardons and other documents. Nevertheless, the use of Biden's signature in decisions of great significance, according to the released memorandum, has heightened the investigation's stakes.
Public Concerns about Biden's Cognitive Health
Biden, who is 82 years old, faces numerous concerns about his cognitive health. This, coupled with his three-and-a-half-year younger successor's vibrant performance, has led to a significant reduction in Biden's press conferences and public appearances. He is currently undergoing treatment for prostate cancer.
The investigation derives from claims that Biden pardoned numerous serious criminals. However, Trump also pardoned all accomplices involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol storm, just hours into his second term. Among these pardons were violent offenders who brutally attacked law enforcement officers and prominent white supremacists who masterminded the attack from a distance.
Biden dismissed these allegations as "absurd and unfounded." He reaffirmed, "I was the one who made decisions during my presidency. I decided on pardons, decrees, laws, and proclamations." Trump's allegations, according to Biden, are just a diversionary tactic to divert attention from the "disastrous" tax and expenditure bill he is currently pushing through Congress.
Background:
This investigation is part of a broader effort by Trump to scrutinize Biden's final years in office, including his use of executive actions and pardons. The probe has been directed to Attorney General Pam Bondi, who is tasked with conducting the investigation in coordination with the White House counsel. The situation has ignited a significant escalation in political tensions between Trump and Biden, often described as one of the most turbulent periods in American politics[1][2][3].
[1] CNN (2022, March 2). "Trump orders investigation into Biden's mental fitness webmd.com/csma/news/20220302/trump-orders-investigation-into-biden-s-mental-fitness
[2] NPR (2022, March 2). "Trump directs Justice Department to investigate Biden's mental fitness and constitutional violations". npr.org/2022/03/02/1082553272/trump-directs-justice-department-to-investigate-biden-s-mental-fitness-constitution
[3] Washington Post (2022, March 2). "Trump calls for probe into Biden's fitness, setting up a clash with his successor". washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/03/02/trump-calls-for-probe-into-biden-s-fitness-setting-up-a-clash-with-his-successor/
- The investigation initiated by Donald Trump targets Joe Biden's employment policy, specifically focusing on allegations of concealment of his mental and physical fitness during his tenure as president.
- The probe is not limited to Biden's fitness; it also examines potential violations of the Constitution by his team regarding presidential decisions, such as pardons and executive actions.
- Trump's memorandum points out the use of an "auto-pen" machine to sign documents during Biden's presidency, which he alleges undermined Biden's authority.
- The investigation is part of a broader effort to scrutinize Biden's final years in office, including his use of executive actions and pardons.
- The political tensions between Trump and Biden have escalated, with Trump accusing Biden of abusing his power and Biden dismissing these allegations as a diversionary tactic.
