Fred Fleitz: Biden’s Autopen Use Raises Serious Legitimacy Questions

Former National Security Council Chief of Staff Fred Fleitz joins the debate over President Biden’s use of the autopen—a mechanical device used to sign documents—and questions the legitimacy of Biden’s remaining authority. Fleitz argues that the widespread use of the autopen to sign clemency notices, executive orders, and other significant documents without Biden’s direct oversight raises serious concerns about transparency and constitutional responsibility. The Trump administration and congressional investigators have launched inquiries into whether Biden’s aides improperly exercised presidential power during those critical final days. Biden strongly defends his actions, insisting he personally approved all major decisions and that autopen use was legal and historical practice.

Fleitz’s comments spotlight a simmering controversy over executive authenticity, mental fitness, and the integrity of presidential actions, drawing sharp criticism from Republicans and legal experts alike. The stakes are high: millions of Americans are demanding clarity on whether the presidency was effectively being carried out on Biden’s behalf.