President Donald Trump on Tuesday unveiled a new “Presidential Wall of Fame” at the White House, a display of portraits of past presidents.
The portrait of former President Joe Biden is depicted as an autopen, underscoring Republican criticism that Biden relied heavily on the device during his administration.
The autopen — a mechanical device that reproduces a person’s signature — has been used by U.S. presidents for decades, typically for routine correspondence or ceremonial documents.
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Biden’s use of it, however, has drawn scrutiny from Republican lawmakers who allege that aides improperly employed the device to sign executive actions and even pardons without Biden’s direct involvement.
House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) has opened an inquiry into whether the autopen was used in violation of federal law or constitutional requirements. Comer and other Republicans argue that the practice raises questions about Biden’s role in key decisions.
Biden and his aides have defended the practice, saying the autopen was used with his authorization, as permitted by law. Legal experts note that while the autopen has been upheld in limited contexts — such as for routine signing when a president is traveling — its use for actions requiring direct presidential approval, like pardons, could face legal challenges.
Trump previewed the design of Biden’s portrait earlier this month, saying it would reflect “the truth” about the administration’s reliance on the device.
