Former President Joe Biden’s use of the autopen has been accused by White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller of enabling the entry of ‘sadistic criminal underclass’ into the U.S. under his administration’s border policies. Miller claimed Democrats weaponized migration against the American people, while Biden’s office defended the use of autopen for all presidential duties.
Miller’s remarks came in response to a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claim that a suspect accused of ambushing and shooting an off-duty U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer in New York City entered the U.S. illegally under Biden’s administration, raising concerns about the security implications of the autopen’s use. Biden’s alleged use of the autopen has primarily attracted attention for a wide swath of pardons he issued toward the end of his term, including a series of preemptive pardons on his final day.
In a statement to Fox News Digital, White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson defended these actions, stating that Trump is exposing the ‘fraud’ through the autopen usage. Multiple investigations are ongoing, including the House Oversight Committee’s probe into potential unauthorized use of the autopen for pardons and other executive orders, as well as the cover-up of Biden’s mental decline.
The controversy continues to fuel political tensions as both parties seek to hold each other accountable for their respective policies and administrative practices. The debate over the autopen’s role in Biden’s presidency highlights the broader ideological divide over immigration and executive power. Critics argue that the autopen’s use allowed for unchecked decisions, while Biden’s allies stress that it was simply a tool for efficient governance. As the investigations continue, the impact of these allegations on public perception and policy remains to be seen.