Biden Autopen Concerns Spark Constitutional Debate

Reports from the Oversight Project, part of the Heritage Foundation, allege that former President Joe Biden used an autopen to sign numerous official documents throughout his presidency, raising concerns over his cognitive health and awareness of policies he purportedly approved. The group claims nearly all documents signed by Biden carried identical autopen signatures, except for his announcement to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. Critics, including Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, have called for a Department of Justice investigation, questioning whether Biden’s mental decline allowed unelected staff to influence significant policy decisions. While other presidents, like Barack Obama and Donald Trump, have also used autopens, the frequency of its use by Biden has sparked constitutional and legal debates. Fox News and other media outlets have corroborated these findings but also noted the historical precedence of autopen use among U.S. presidents. The White House reportedly ensured that key legislation was signed by Biden personally, although concerns persist about who controlled the autopen during his administration.