“They saw Biden’s use of the autopen as a green light,” Trump said. “It meant they could write whatever they wanted, and he’d ‘sign’ it without reading a single word. That’s not leadership — that’s a puppet on autopilot.”
This sharp critique comes as questions swirl around the current administration’s transparency, decision-making process, and President Biden’s physical and mental stamina. According to Trump, Biden’s autopen isn’t just a technical convenience — it symbolizes the loss of true presidential control, allowing radical elements within the Democratic Party to manipulate policy behind closed doors.
The Autopen Controversy
The autopen — a mechanical device that replicates a person’s signature — has been used occasionally by past presidents, but never to the extent seen during the Biden administration. It drew widespread attention after Biden used it to sign legislation while reportedly not present at the White House.
While the White House defended the practice as routine and legal, Trump’s comments reflect a broader concern among critics: that Biden is increasingly absent from the core functions of governance, and that others — unelected staffers or ideological operatives — are effectively pulling the strings.
“Do you think it was really Biden pushing these trillion-dollar spending bills?” Trump asked during a recent rally. “Of course not. He barely knows where he is. They put the bill in front of him, wheel in the autopen, and it’s done. That’s how the radical-left gets their fantasy wish list passed.”
A “Gift” to the Radical Left?
Trump framed the autopen as more than just a tool — he called it a symbol of surrender to far-left interests. Without the need to consult or debate, Trump claimed, radicals in the party could bypass accountability, avoid public scrutiny, and effectively run the country through a silent, mechanical signature.
“They don’t need a strong leader — they need someone who doesn’t ask questions,” Trump added. “And Biden gave them exactly that.”
His remarks come amid continued criticism from Republicans who say the Biden administration is being puppeteered by unelected bureaucrats, progressive think tanks, and party insiders — all while the president takes a backseat.
Legal But Troubling?
While using the autopen is legally allowed under the Presidential Autopen Act, Trump and others argue that it raises serious ethical and practical concerns. At the heart of the issue is this question: Is the President truly the one making decisions on behalf of the American people?
He also warned that the stakes are high — with trillions of dollars at play and sweeping policy shifts happening in areas like immigration, education, and climate change, the American people deserve direct accountability from the person at the top.
Looking Ahead to 2024 and Beyond
Trump’s comments are part of a broader campaign narrative aimed at contrasting his own hands-on leadership style with what he calls the “invisible presidency” of Joe Biden. As he ramps up his bid to return to the White House, Trump is tapping into growing concerns — especially among independents and swing voters — that the current president is not fully in control of his administration.
“We need a president who reads the bills. Who fights for every word. Not one who signs with a machine and calls it a day.”
As the 2024 election cycle heats up, the autopen may become more than a bureaucratic tool — it may be a symbol of a presidency in decline, and a rallying cry for those who believe America needs a leader who’s fully present and fully accountable.
