- Trump replaces Biden’s portrait with an image of an autopen in new White House gallery
- The president criticizes Biden’s use of the signature device
- Biden insists he made all executive decisions personally
U.S. President Donald Trump has made fresh changes to the White House interior, using the opportunity to take a subtle jab at his successor, Joe Biden.
Eko Hot Blog reports that on Wednesday, the White House revealed a newly curated “Presidential Walk of Fame” along the West Wing Colonnade, featuring framed portraits of past American presidents.
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However, one unusual detail stood out instead of President Biden’s portrait, a framed image of an autopen was placed in his slot.
The move was highlighted on the White House’s official social media pages, sparking reactions across political circles.
Trump, who has repeatedly criticized Biden’s use of the autopen a mechanical device used to replicate a signature doubled down on his long-standing claims that Biden lacked awareness during his presidency.
He argued that official documents signed with the device, including pardons, should be considered invalid.
Use of the autopen is standard practice in American politics and has been employed by presidents from both parties, particularly when physical presence is not possible.
Reacting to the renewed criticism, Biden dismissed the allegations, insisting he was fully responsible for decisions made while in office.
In his words, “To be clear, every major decision made during my time from executive orders to pardons was made by me. Any claim to the contrary is completely false.”
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