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Former President Donald Trump has also latched onto this narrative, labeling the autopen's usage as a direct usurpation of presidential power. Trump articulated that if indeed an autopen had been used, it would imply that decisions were made without Biden's awareness or consent. Citing examples of policy directions that Biden would have likely opposed if he were of "sound mind," Trump implies that the existence of the autopen is emblematic of a broader issue: governance being controlled by those outside of elected officialdom.