Politics
Trump mocks Biden with autopen image during Xi tour, drawing criticism
September 25, 2026 at 06:58 PM
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Trump mocked predecessor Joe Biden during a White House tour with Chinese President Xi Jinping, drawing criticism from US politicians and commentators.
- Trump, during a White House tour with Xi Jinping on Thursday, pointed to an autopen device image displayed in place of Biden's portrait, saying "This is the autopen... it's Biden," as Xi and aides laughed.
- The White House's official X account and Trump aide Margo Martin posted the video, which spread widely across social media.
- Former US congressman John Delaney called the mockery "un-American," while former Trump aide Sarah Matthews said it contradicts the president's "America First" message.

