U.S. presidents have used autopens since Thomas Jefferson; the first to use an autopen to sign a law was Barack Obama.

Former President Joe Biden's alleged use of a mechanical device to replicate signatures during his time at the White House has sent Republicans into an angered frenzy. The conservative Heritage Foundation's Oversight Project,

Dozens of documents signed by Biden during his presidency were reportedly signed using an autopen, raising questions about his awareness and mental fitness. Critics argue that unelected staff may have made key decisions without Biden's explicit approval.

A report allegedly revealing Biden's use of an autopen to sign White House documents resurfaced concerns over his mental decline.