Overview

• The installation lines the West Wing Colonnade with gold-framed black-and-white portraits of past presidents, with Biden’s slot featuring a photo of a machine signing his name.
• The White House promoted the gallery on social media and posted images of President Trump viewing the display outside the Oval Office.
• Trump had previewed the choice in an interview, and Biden’s position sits between Trump’s portraits for his nonconsecutive terms.
• Republicans allege Biden’s autopen use concealed decision-making by aides, claims Biden and former aides reject as false; longstanding practice allows autopen signatures when authorized.
• The gallery debuts as Trump remakes the grounds with a Rose Garden patio, lavish interior touches, and a new ballroom under construction.