President Donald Trump unleashed a late-night flurry of posts on Truth Social Monday, putting forward a new claim that Michelle Obama may have used President Joe Biden’s autopen. The former president’s account became a hub of activity, with more than 160 posts shared between 7 p.m. and midnight.
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Much of the content came from MAGA-aligned influencers, including YouTuber Benny Johnson and commentator Scott Jennings, whose posts provided a steady stream of commentary aimed at Trump’s core supporters.
The post that drew the most attention was a video reposted from Alex Jones of InfoWars. Trump amplified the clip with the suggestion that “Michelle Obama may have used Biden’s autopen in the final days of his disastrous administration to pardon key individuals.”
Trump has previously argued that Biden relied on a mechanical signing device to process executive orders and pardons during the closing weeks of his presidency. Critics note that Biden granted clemency to several of Trump’s critics, including retired Gen. Mark Milley and Dr. Anthony Fauci, before leaving office.
Despite Trump’s claims, there is little evidence connecting the former first lady to Biden’s last-minute pardon decisions. Legal and administrative records do not indicate Michelle Obama had any role in the clemency process.
Undeterred, Trump continued posting throughout the night, delivering a mix of attacks on political rivals and commentary on national issues. His feed included criticism of California Governor Gavin Newsom, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and former President Barack Obama.
Trump also targeted Democratic Senator Mark Kelly, labeling him a “traitor” after Kelly appeared in a video with other lawmakers urging U.S. service members to refuse illegal orders from the commander-in-chief.
The posts sparked immediate discussion across social media, with political commentators dissecting the claims and debating their credibility. Analysts noted that the late-night barrage exemplified Trump’s strategy of using social platforms to dominate the news cycle.
Observers highlighted that the volume and intensity of the posts made it difficult for traditional media to keep pace with the narrative being shaped directly by the former president and his supporters.
By early Tuesday morning, Trump’s social-media marathon was still reverberating in political circles, prompting reactions from allies, opponents, and the press alike as the claims continued to circulate online.[/read]