Who is the primary author of the declaration of independence

Thomas Jefferson

Explanation:

Thomas Jefferson decided to heed to Thomas Paine's desires and declare independence from Britain. He also stole a bunch of John Locke's ideas, claiming that the people had a right to revolt and all men are equal (ignoring his huge slave collection). He stole many Enlightenment principles and shoved them into the U. S. Constitution as well.

Thomas Jefferson after he drew inspiration from John Locke's natural rights