Why autopen Is Trending Today?
Explore key developments that caused autopen to trend — updated as the story unfolds.
4 key events detected
October 29, 2025 at 10:36 PM
The investigation into President Biden's use of an autopen, a device that allows him to sign documents remotely, has reportedly intensified, with the Department of Justice now looking into activities in both Delaware and Washington D.C., according to a source. Representative James Comer, the House Oversight Committee Chair, has called for any presidential pardons issued using the autopen to be nullified following a scathing report on its use. An autopen is a machine that can sign documents on behalf of an individual, often used by politicians to sign legislation or other documents when they are not physically present.
October 28, 2025 at 10:28 PM
House Republicans, led by Chairman James Comer, have sent a report to the Justice Department alleging that President Biden's use of an autopen to sign documents, including pardons, is invalid due to concerns about his mental decline. They suspect a cover-up of Biden's health issues and urge further investigation. The report suggests that Biden's actions signed by the autopen should be considered void.
July 15, 2025 at 11:26 PM
White House probes Biden's use of autopen for pardons, with critics calling it a 'constitutional scandal' and questioning his decision-making capacity. Meanwhile, the lead Republican investigator and President Trump have also used autopen signatures.
July 14, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Biden defends using autopen for pardons, stating he made every decision, as GOP probes its use and mental fitness; controversy erupts over revelation of staff approval.