White House Under Scrutiny for Biden’s Autopen Signatures

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Biden’s autopen signatures on major executive orders raise serious questions about who was actually running the White House during his presidency.

Key Takeaways

The Heritage Foundation’s Oversight Project discovered identical autopen signatures on numerous Biden executive orders, suggesting limited personal involvement.
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has called for a DOJ investigation into whether Biden’s cognitive decline allowed staff to implement policies without his knowledge.
Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race appears to have been personally signed, according to forensic analysis.
Evidence suggests Biden may have been unaware of some executive actions taken under his name, as reported by House Speaker Mike Johnson.
The revelations add credibility to long-standing concerns about Biden’s mental fitness during his presidency.

Identical Signatures Discovered on Presidential Documents

A comprehensive investigation by the Heritage Foundation’s Oversight Project has uncovered that former President Joe Biden used identical machine-generated signatures on numerous executive orders and official White House documents throughout his presidency. Forensic analysis of these signatures revealed striking consistency across documents spanning from 2021 to 2025, strongly indicating the use of an autopen device rather than Biden’s personal signature.

The Oversight Project’s examination found that more than 25 executive orders contained the same signature, including major policy directives on abortion access in 2022 and a 2024 order closing government offices to honor former President Jimmy Carter. Fox News Digital independently verified identical signatures on over 20 executive orders. The glaring exception was Biden’s letter announcing his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race, which appears to have been personally signed.

Concerns Over Presidential Awareness and Control

The discovery has sparked serious questions about whether Biden was fully aware of the documents being signed in his name. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has formally requested a Department of Justice investigation into the matter. The potential implications are significant regarding the legitimacy of presidential directives issued during Biden’s term.

“I am demanding the DOJ investigate whether President Biden’s cognitive decline allowed unelected staff to push through radical policy without his approval,” Andrew Bailey said.

Bailey has further argued that if Biden was being exploited by staff members taking advantage of his diminished cognitive capacity, the executive orders signed via autopen could be legally “null and void.” The revelation adds a troubling dimension to longtime concerns about who was truly making decisions in the Biden White House.

For investigators to determine whether then-President Biden actually ordered the signature of relevant legal documents, or if he even had the mental capacity to, they must first determine who controlled the autopen and what checks there were in place.

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— Oversight Project (@OversightPR) March 6, 2025

Evidence of Presidential Confusion

Particularly concerning is a report from House Speaker Mike Johnson, who claimed Biden appeared completely unaware of executive actions supposedly taken under his authority. In a video shared by the Oversight Project, Johnson described a conversation in which Biden denied signing an executive order restricting energy exports after being confronted about it.

“Whoever controlled the autopen, controlled the presidency,” the Oversight Project said.

Johnson quoted Biden as responding, “I didn’t do that,” when questioned about the order. This account aligns with Special Counsel Robert Hur’s assessment of Biden as “a sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory” during his investigation into Biden’s handling of classified documents.

Presidential Autopens: A Controversial Practice

While the use of autopen technology by presidents has historical precedent dating back to Harry Truman, the practice has always carried controversy. President George W. Bush notably refused to employ the technology due to concerns about potential legal challenges to the authenticity of his signatures. In contrast, President Obama embraced the autopen for signing legislation while traveling abroad.

“For investigators to determine whether then-President Biden actually ordered the signature of relevant legal documents, or if he even had the mental capacity to, they must first determine who controlled the autopen and what checks were in place,” the Oversight Project said.

The Heritage Foundation’s investigation raises significant questions about the oversight mechanisms governing the use of presidential autopens. Heritage attorney Samuel Dewey noted one of the few signatures believed to be personally made by Biden—the controversial pardon of his son Hunter Biden—appeared noticeably “shaky” compared to the uniform autopen signatures on policy documents.

Legacy of Biden’s Mental Acuity Questions

The autopen revelations come after years of public scrutiny regarding Biden’s mental fitness for office. His presidency was marked by numerous gaffes and concerning public incidents, including mistaking former President Obama for President Trump and apparent confusion during interactions with world leaders like Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

Biden’s mental state became a central issue during a debate with President Trump, ultimately contributing to his withdrawal from the 2024 race. The Biden office has not responded to requests for comment on the autopen investigation findings, leaving important questions unanswered about the operational protocols within his administration.