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White House Sparks Outrage After Swapping Biden Portrait For Photo Of An Autopen

This is petty politics

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Thomas Jefferson, the third U.S. president, had a device called a “polygraph” that could copy his handwriting. It was not a spy gadget. It was a tool to help him sign documents faster.

Fast forward to today. The White House has unveiled a new “Presidential Walk of Fame” just outside the Oval Office. The display features portraits of past U.S. presidents, all in gold frames. One frame, however, shows a photo of an autopen in place of former President Joe Biden.

The autopen is a machine that automatically reproduces a person’s signature. Presidents from both parties have used it for years to handle routine paperwork.

Donald Trump and his allies have criticized Biden’s use of the autopen. They suggest it raises questions about his decision-making abilities. They argue that if Biden was not personally signing documents, aides might have been making important decisions without his direct involvement.

Biden and his former aides strongly deny these claims. They say the president was fully in charge and the autopen was only a tool for efficiency. A White House spokesperson did not immediately respond to requests for comment about the portrait.

Trump previously discussed the autopen issue in an interview with The Daily Caller. He called it “one of the greatest scandals of all time.” He has continued to raise concerns about the device during Biden’s presidency.

The “Presidential Walk of Fame” is part of Trump’s efforts to leave his mark on the White House. During his time in office, he made several changes, including replacing the Rose Garden grass with a stone patio and constructing a new ballroom near the East Wing.

Videos shared by Trump’s team show the portraits along the colonnade between the West Wing and the Executive Residence. Black-and-white photos of past presidents are displayed in gold frames, and the autopen photo takes Biden’s place.

While the use of an autopen is not unusual, framing a photo of it as a portrait is. The choice has drawn attention and sparked discussions about the symbolism behind it.

Many called it petty and childish, a stunt that says more about Trump than about Biden.

Featured image via X screengrab

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Terry Lawson

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Terry is an editor and political writer based in Alabama. Over the last five years, he’s worked behind the scenes as a ghostwriter for a range of companies, helping shape voices and tell stories that connect. Now at Political Tribune, he writes sharp political pieces and edits with a close eye on clarity and tone. Terry’s work is driven by strong storytelling, attention to detail, and a clear sense of purpose. He’s skilled in writing, editing, and project management — and always focused on getting the message right. You can find him on X at https://x.com/TerryNotTrump.

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