President Trump gave Chinese President Xi Jinping a crash course in one of his favorite running jokes Thursday: the Biden autopen.
Trump was walking Xi through the White House’s “Presidential Walk of Fame” when he stopped at the spot reserved for former President Joe Biden.
There’s no Biden portrait.
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Instead, Trump installed a framed image of an autopen signing Biden’s name. Reuters photos confirm the two leaders stopped directly in front of the display during Xi’s state visit.
“This is the autopen,” Trump told Xi. “It’s Biden.”
Xi — typically stone-faced during public appearances — laughed out loud. The White House captured the exchange on video
Watch the clip below:
“This is the autopen… it’s Biden.” 🤣
President Trump shows off the legendary Presidential Walk of Fame to President Xi. pic.twitter.com/qUQEM6XoLj
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) September 24, 2026
