emirates7 - A newly revealed art display at the White House has sparked conversation after a doctored image of Former President Joe Biden’s portrait began circulating online. The “Presidential Walk of Fame” exhibition, created to highlight photographs of past U.S. presidents, drew attention when an edited version appeared showing Biden’s portrait swapped with a picture of an “autopen” — a device used to mechanically sign documents.

Former President Donald Trump amplified the image on his social media platform, criticizing Biden’s reliance on the autopen for signing pardons, proclamations, and other official papers.

The autopen, however, is hardly new. It has been in use since the Eisenhower era and has served multiple presidents, including George W. Bush and Barack Obama, as a convenient tool for quickly authorizing documents, especially when they were traveling or away from Washington.

The modified portrait quickly spread online, drawing mixed responses. While some interpreted it as political satire, others dismissed it as an effort to controversy out of a common presidential practice. The White House has not issued a statement, though previous administrations have defended the autopen as a valid and efficient instrument of governance.

This incident highlights how even symbolic traditions, such as official presidential portrait galleries, can be drawn into the broader political debate in Washington.