Trump Mocks 'Biden Autopen' at White House Easter Egg Roll

Former president pokes fun at his successor's use of autopen while signing autographs for children

Apr. 6, 2026 at 6:11pm

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A serene, painterly scene of a lone figure standing on the White House lawn, the building's facade visible in the background, with warm sunlight and deep shadows creating a contemplative, nostalgic mood.The annual White House Easter Egg Roll event becomes a stage for political tensions as the former president mocks his successor's use of an autopen.Washington Today

During the annual White House Easter Egg Roll event, former President Donald Trump mocked his successor Joe Biden's use of an autopen to sign documents, telling children that if he signed autographs for them, they could later sell them online for $25,000.

Why it matters

Trump's comments at the family-friendly event highlight the ongoing political tensions between the former and current presidents, as well as Trump's tendency to insert partisan jabs even at non-political gatherings.

The details

At the Easter Egg Roll on the White House lawn, Trump interacted with children and their families. When some asked him for autographs, Trump quipped that the kids could later sell the signatures online for a high price, mocking Biden's use of an autopen machine to mechanically sign documents rather than signing them by hand.

  • The White House Easter Egg Roll took place on Monday, April 6, 2026.

The players

Donald Trump

The former president of the United States, known for his divisive rhetoric and ongoing feud with his successor, Joe Biden.

Joe Biden

The current president of the United States, who has faced criticism from Trump for his use of an autopen machine to sign documents.

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What they’re saying

“I could sign autographs for you guys, and then tonight, you could sell them for $25,000 on eBay!”

— Donald Trump, Former President

The takeaway

Trump's comments at the family-friendly Easter Egg Roll event demonstrate his continued willingness to insert partisan jabs and criticize his successor, even at non-political gatherings, further highlighting the ongoing tensions between the former and current presidents.