Biden Autopen Use Raises Questions About Presidential Authority

Reports suggest a Biden aide may have misused the autopen for official documents during his presidency, sparking concerns over the validity of key decisions.

Former President Joe Biden's use of an autopen has come under scrutiny, with allegations that a top aide may have overstepped their authority in signing official documents.
The Heritage Foundation's Oversight Project claims Biden's autopen was used extensively, including for last-minute pardons and while he was on vacation, raising questions about who was making decisions in the White House.
Critics argue that Biden's perceived cognitive decline during his term may have allowed aides to misuse the autopen without clear presidential approval.
President Trump has implemented stricter rules for autopen use in his administration, limiting its application to non-critical documents and requiring personal presidential sign-off.
Some former Biden staffers have dismissed the allegations as baseless, while others emphasize the need to investigate whether critical documents signed via autopen were valid.