Staff Reports
The autopen saga surrounding Joe Biden has spiraled into a scandal that no one saw coming, but perhaps everyone should have. Recent revelations from the Heritage Foundation’s Oversight Project have thrown a massive spotlight on the president’s questionable use of an autopen to sign documents, including pardons. This has ignited a firestorm of inquiries into whether Biden even approved of these critical signatures, leading many to wonder just who is truly in charge in the White House.
The latest developments have emerged from a report by the New York Post, which alleged that an unnamed aide might have taken it upon themselves to use the autopen without the president’s explicit endorsement. This scandal grows darker with hints of a troubling internal culture within Biden’s administration, where nobody seems willing to question authority. It begs the age-old question: if no one is asking who’s really in charge, does anyone actually know? Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has made the right call by pushing for an investigation to uncover the truth behind the autopen signatures and whether any of Biden’s actions bore his actual approval.
Not one to miss an opportunity for a jab, former President Trump wasted no time responding to the unfolding disaster, injecting a much-needed dose of humor into the serious implications of the autopen affair. On Truth Social, he shared a cheeky graphic showing his own official photos juxtaposed with the infamous autopen. This was not just a funny meme; it perfectly encapsulated the absurdity of a president who might be outsourcing his own authority to a machine.
Trump Drops Savagely Funny Tweet About Joe Biden and the Autopen Scandalhttps://t.co/yKiGSErnRX
— RedState (@RedState) March 16, 2025
Trump didn’t hold back in his critique, highlighting the seriousness of the situation. He categorized the use of an autopen for significant presidential actions as a “big deal,” demonstrating that it undermines the very integrity of the office. His team emphasized their own refusal to employ the autopen for actions that impact the presidency, such as executive orders or appointments. They made it abundantly clear that this was a safeguard to ensure that every document that carried the weight of the presidency did so with deliberate intent.
The situation grows even murkier when considering the precedent set by previous administrations. While Barack Obama is said to have wandered down this dangerous path of using autopens, it seems his approach was much more restrained compared to what Biden’s current team has purportedly done. With an administration that has already faced extensive scrutiny over Biden’s mental fitness, the last thing Americans need is doubt about the authenticity of executive actions being taken on their behalf.
As the scandal unfolds, it invites significant scrutiny into the functioning of the highest office in the land. Whether the autopen affair will lead to an investigation that yields substantial answers remains to be seen. However, it reinforces the importance of ensuring that the power wielded by the president is not merely a rubber-stamped process, but one that reflects the will and consciousness of the elected leader himself. In the end, if it looks like a scandal and quacks like a scandal, chances are it’s time to take a closer look.
