Key Points:
- Trump unveils a White House portrait wall for all presidents. Biden’s slot shows an autopen image, not his portrait.
- The White House posts the gallery on its social pages. Aides say Trump drove the idea and picked the photos.
- Biden rejects talk that others made key calls for him. Trump renews attacks over the use of an autopen.
The White House now shows a “Presidential Walk of Fame.” Gold frames hold black-and-white photos of past leaders. One frame breaks that simple line. Biden’s spot shows an autopen making his name. The reveal lands on Wednesday, 24 September.
The wall runs along the West Wing colonnade. Staff shared images and video on official social feeds. Viewers saw the autopen in place of a portrait. The clip set off fast talk across X and Instagram.
Why an autopen image appears
Trump has mocked Biden’s use of the autopen for years. He says the device shows weak control at key moments. Many presidents have used the tool for routine work. Reporters note that Trump also used it near his last term’s end.
He even teased this move weeks ago in an interview. “We put up a picture of the autopen,” he said. That chat previewed the gallery and its sharp twist. It hinted at a plan to troll his old rival.
In recent days, Trump also drew notice with an immigration clampdown vow during a grim crime debate.
Reactions and wider context
Biden pushed back with a clear, short note. “I made the decisions during my presidency,” he said. “I made the decisions on pardons and orders,” he added. “Any claim I didn’t is false.”
The display fits other fresh décor choices by Trump. Crews added bright flourishes and new stone near the Rose Garden. A ballroom plan also sits on the table right now. The wall adds weight to that visual change push.
Elsewhere, Trump stayed in the news with the Charlie Kirk shooter arrest coverage that gripped the U.S. this month.
