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Trump White House Unveils ‘Presidential Walk of Fame’ With Autopen Image in Place of Biden Portrait

The display makes a months-long dispute over Biden’s autopen use a central message of the Trump White House.

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A sign reading "The Presidential Walk of Fame" and pieces of brown paper are taped along the wall of the White House colonnade next to the Rose Garden, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Overview

  • Official posts on X from the White House and aide Margo Martin showed the gold-framed lineup on the West Wing colonnade, including the autopen image where Biden’s portrait would typically hang.
  • A White House official, speaking anonymously, said the decision to use the autopen image was President Trump’s idea, according to Reuters.
  • Biden and former aides have rejected claims that staff acted without his authority, and legal experts note autopen signatures carry force when a president authorizes their use.
  • Reviews and investigations into Biden-era autopen use and clemency decisions continue, including a June directive from Trump ordering inquiries by the White House counsel and DOJ alongside Republican-led congressional oversight.
  • The installation joins other Trump-led changes to White House spaces, such as a stone patio replacing Rose Garden grass and plans for a new ballroom, drawing criticism from some, including former White House photographer Pete Souza.