Published on ayrotv.com, June 8, 2025
In a stunning turn of events, President Donald Trump has amplified a fringe conspiracy theory alleging that former President Joe Biden was not human but an AI-powered robot or clone. This claim, coupled with an official investigation ordered by Trump, has sent shockwaves through political circles and social media platforms like X. But what exactly is behind this extraordinary narrative, and what does it mean for the United States? Let’s unpack the details of this bizarre story.
Trump’s Explosive Claim and Investigation
On June 1, 2025, President Trump reposted a Truth Social message from an anonymous user claiming that Joe Biden was “executed in 2020” and replaced by “clones, doubles, and robotic engineered soulless mindless entities.” The post, which Trump shared without comment to his nearly 10 million followers, sparked immediate outrage and speculation. Days later, on June 4, Trump escalated the controversy by signing a presidential memorandum directing White House Counsel David Warrington and Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate Biden’s actions during his presidency, specifically focusing on whether his aides concealed a “cognitive decline” and improperly used an autopen to sign documents.
The memo alleges that Biden’s aides used an autopen—a device that replicates a signature—to enact policies and issue pardons, potentially without Biden’s full awareness, describing it as “one of the most dangerous scandals in U.S. history.” Trump’s investigation aims to probe “who ran the United States while President Biden was in office” and whether his mental state was hidden from the public. The move has been framed by Trump and his allies as a quest for transparency, but critics, including Biden himself, call it a politically motivated distraction.
The Conspiracy’s Roots and Social Media Frenzy
The idea that Biden was a robot or clone has circulated in conspiracy circles for years, fueled by his occasional verbal gaffes, limited public appearances, and age-related scrutiny. Posts on X have amplified these claims, with users sharing manipulated videos and images—like one alleging Biden’s “eyes changed from blue to black” as proof of robotic replacement. A 2021 Facebook video even claimed Biden was “computer-generated,” while recent X posts have called him a “robotic clone” with hashtags like #BidenBot trending sporadically.
Trump’s decision to amplify this theory via Truth Social, particularly a post linked to a satirical Babylon Bee article, has added fuel to the fire. The original poster, with just 5,000 followers, saw their message explode after Trump’s repost, leading to a flood of reactions on X, ranging from mockery to fervent support among his base. Some users speculated that Trump’s move signals “things are about to get wild,” while others labeled it “deranged” and called for invoking the 25th Amendment.
Biden’s Response and the Autopen Controversy
Former President Biden, now 82 and battling prostate cancer, swiftly dismissed the allegations as “ridiculous and false.” In a statement, he asserted, “I made the decisions during my presidency. I made the decisions about the pardons, executive orders, legislation, and proclamations. Any suggestion that I didn’t is ridiculous and false.” Biden framed Trump’s investigation as a distraction from Republican efforts to push legislation that would cut programs like Medicaid to fund tax breaks for the wealthy.
The investigation’s focus on Biden’s use of an autopen has drawn particular scrutiny. Autopens, used by presidents since Lyndon Johnson, are a routine tool for signing documents. A 2005 Justice Department ruling under President George W. Bush confirmed their legality for signing bills into law. Legal experts, like Boston University’s Jay Wexler, argue that Trump’s claims about the autopen lack merit, as the Constitution does not even require pardons to be signed. Trump himself has admitted to using an autopen for “very unimportant papers,” undermining his argument.
Is There Any Truth to the Robot Claim?
The notion of Biden as an AI robot or clone is unsupported by credible evidence. Experts in robotics and AI, including those at xAI, note that current technology cannot produce a humanoid robot capable of convincingly mimicking a president for years. Biden’s numerous live appearances, unscripted interactions, and medical records—including his recent cancer diagnosis—point to a human, not a machine. The theory seems to stem more from political animosity and distrust in institutions than from any technological reality.
Trump’s investigation, while not directly targeting Biden as a robot, leverages the conspiracy to question the legitimacy of his presidency’s actions, such as issuing over 1,200 presidential documents and 235 federal judge appointments. However, legal scholars like NYU’s Richard Pildes argue the probe is more political theater than a viable legal challenge, unlikely to overturn Biden’s actions.
The Bigger Picture
Trump’s amplification of the “Biden robot” theory and the subsequent investigation reflect a broader strategy to discredit his predecessor while rallying his base. The move comes amid heightened scrutiny of Biden’s health, particularly after a 2024 book by CNN’s Jake Tapper and Axios’ Alex Thompson detailed his alleged physical and mental decline. Yet, former President Bill Clinton and others have defended Biden’s mental soundness, suggesting age was his primary challenge.
On X, the controversy has sparked a mix of outrage, humor, and conspiracy-fueled excitement. Posts like one from
@BMarshallEnviro question Trump’s own mental competence, while others see the investigation as a sign of deeper revelations to come. The cultural fascination with AI, amplified by advancements like xAI’s Grok, likely fuels such theories, blending legitimate concerns about technology with wild speculation.
Conclusion
President Trump’s decision to spotlight a baseless claim about Joe Biden being a robot, followed by an official investigation into his presidency, marks a new chapter in political sensationalism. While the probe focuses on autopen use and alleged cognitive decline, it taps into a broader conspiracy narrative that thrives on distrust and social media amplification. For now, there’s no evidence to suggest Biden was anything other than human, and the investigation seems more likely to stir controversy than uncover robotic conspiracies. As the saga unfolds, ayrotv.com will keep you updated on this wild ride in American politics.
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