In a notable development, former President Donald Trump has mandated an investigation into the actions of his successor, Joe Biden, focusing on concerns regarding Biden's cognitive capabilities.

On Wednesday, Trump directed White House counsel and Attorney General Pam Bondi to explore whether individuals conspired to mislead the public regarding Biden’s mental health and his ability to fulfill presidential responsibilities.

Trump's memorandum highlights an investigation into who effectively governed the United States during Biden's presidency, stating, "This conspiracy marks one of the most dangerous and concerning scandals in American history.

The American public was purposefully shielded from discovering who wielded the executive power." The investigation will scrutinize allegations that certain documents were signed using an autopen, a mechanical device that replicates signatures, a practice that has been long accepted by the U.S. Justice Department across various administrations.

Biden has rejected these claims as "ridiculous and false," asserting that he made all critical presidential decisions.

In a recent statement, he emphasized, "Let me be clear: I made the decisions during my presidency.

I made the decisions about the pardons, executive orders, legislation, and proclamations."

The impetus for the investigation appears to align with Trump's previous statements about Biden's mental fitness, which have been a recurring theme among Trump and various Republican figures during Biden's tenure.

Following Trump's recent social media activity, in which he shared a post wrongly asserting that Biden was "executed in 2020," the controversy intensified.

The post further advanced unsubstantiated claims regarding Biden being replaced by clones or robotic entities.

Trump's lack of evidence for these assertions has not deterred his pursuit of the inquiry.

In his memorandum, he insisted, "They ought to find out who was using that autopen.

Because whoever that person was, he or she was like the President of the United States." He further questioned the legitimacy of Biden's actions, stating, "I think a President should sign it, not use an autopen.

And we’re going to find out whether or not he knew what the hell he was doing.

The real question — who ran the autopen, OK?"

Biden's health has been a subject of public scrutiny, especially during the recent presidential election.

In May, his office announced that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that had metastasized to his bones.

The administration indicated that while this type of cancer is more severe, it appears to be hormone-sensitive, which allows for effective management.

In addressing his health following the diagnosis, Biden expressed optimism: "It's all a matter of taking one particular pill for the next six weeks and then another one...

It's not in any organ, my bones are strong, so I'm feeling good." When questioned about his cognitive and physical capabilities, he asserted, "You can see that I’m mentally incompetent, and I can’t walk, and I can beat the hell out of both of them."

The context of these events highlights a significant political divide in the United States, accentuating ongoing debates around leadership, health, and transparency in governance.