Archive · 29 Sep 2025
Trump Uses Autopen Portrait to Criticize Biden
Donald Trump put up a "Walk of Fame" in the White House, showing portraits of past presidents.
When it was Joe Biden's turn, instead of a picture, there was an autopen machine.
Trump has previously said Biden improperly used an autopen to sign official papers.
This display was a way for Trump to criticize Biden and his actions while in office.
Some people thought it was a funny jab, while others thought it was disrespectful.
Legal experts have said autopens can be used as long as the President approves.
Trump unveiled a "Walk of Fame" featuring past presidents at the White House.
Instead of Joe Biden's portrait, an autopen machine was displayed.
Trump has criticized Biden's use of the autopen for signing documents.
The Justice Department has deemed autopen use legal with presidential approval.
The display has sparked both praise and criticism across the political spectrum.
- Who
- Donald Trump and Joe Biden
- What
- Trump displayed an autopen machine instead of Biden's portrait.
- When
- September 2025
- Where
- White House
- Why
- To criticize Biden's use of the autopen and question the legitimacy of his presidency.
Those Critical of the Display
Those Supporting the Display
Interpretation of the display
Those Critical of the Display
Critics saw the display as petty, and a break from tradition.
Those Supporting the Display
Supporters saw the image as "poetic justice".
- Event
- Unveiling of Trump's "Walk of Fame" at White House
- Key Feature
- An autopen machine was displayed instead of Joe Biden's portrait.
- Accusation
- Trump claimed Biden used an autopen to sign important documents.
- Legal Stance
- Justice Department deemed autopen use legal with presidential authorization.