A heated exchange ignited recently when former President Donald Trump accused Joe Biden of not personally signing his executive orders. Trump suggested Biden might have relied on an autopen—a machine that mimics signatures—rather than signing them himself, fueling doubts about Biden’s ability to lead.

Trump’s accusations played into long-standing concerns about Biden’s mental and physical fitness for office, though he provided no hard evidence to back up his claims. In a statement to supporters, Trump asked, “What does it say about the man in the Oval Office if someone else is signing his executive orders?”

Biden’s Defiant Response: “I Made the Decisions”

Biden wasted no time firing back. Speaking with ABC News, the President was clear: “I made the decisions during my presidency. I decided on the legislation, the proclamations, the executive orders, and the pardons. The suggestion that I didn’t is both absurd and untrue.”

He also shot down Trump’s calls for a mental fitness investigation, dismissing them as nothing more than a distraction.

Autopens: Legal, But Controversial

While autopen use is technically legal—under Justice Department guidelines, as long as the president approves it—it’s rarely discussed in public. Presidents, including past administrations, have occasionally relied on the device, especially during travel.