July 19, 2025

Auto-Pen Controversy and Presidential Transparency - Stunning White House Admission

In a compelling Fox News interview, former Trump advisor and Fox contributor Kellyanne Conway addressed what she described as a “remarkable admission” in the ongoing congressional investigation into the Biden administration’s alleged use of auto-pen signatures for official documents — raising serious questions about decision-making transparency and presidential involvement.

The revelation came during testimony from Neera Tanden, staff secretary under President Biden, who admitted under oath that she had “very little interaction” with the President and could not confirm who was giving final approval to auto-pen signed documents. More concerning, she acknowledged that she did not know who in the president’s inner circle was making the ultimate decisions authorizing such signatures.

Conway, referencing her experience in the Trump White House, stressed the significance of the staff secretary’s role: “The staff secretary controls the paper flow in and out of the Oval Office. It’s one of the most vital roles in any administration. For Tanden to claim that she wasn’t part of the inner circle and didn’t regularly interact with the president is simply dereliction of duty.”

She explained that under President Trump, this position was taken so seriously that a member of the staff secretary’s office was physically stationed just outside the Oval Office to ensure a continuous and transparent flow of documents. Conway emphasized that the president must be presented with options, briefed thoroughly, and be personally engaged in decision-making. Anything short of that undermines the constitutional duties of the Commander-in-Chief.

“Everything the president signs comes through the staff secretary. That person must look the president in the eye, verify the document, and confirm the decision,” Conway said. “Neera Tanden admitting that she didn’t do that, and didn’t know who did, is a massive red flag for anyone concerned about accountability in the executive branch.”

Conway further noted Tanden’s political background as head of the liberal Center for American Progress, describing her as a hyper-partisan figure who previously had to withdraw from a Senate-confirmed role. “This isn’t someone unfamiliar with political maneuvering. But now, under oath, she claims to be disconnected from the very process she was supposed to oversee. It doesn’t add up.”

As the controversy deepens, more testimonies are expected. Notably, President Biden’s physician, Dr. Kevin O’Connor, is scheduled to testify before Congress on July 9. Lawmakers and the public alike are seeking clarity about who is truly steering decisions within the White House — and how much of a role, if any, the president is actively playing.

Later in the segment, Conway turned to a revealing moment from a recent press event, where President Trump took a question from a Ukrainian reporter whose husband is currently fighting in the war against Russia. The emotional exchange showcased Trump’s personal engagement and flexibility, in contrast to what Conway claimed is Biden’s over-scripted approach.

“This is the real Trump,” Conway said. “When President Putin called Trump on his birthday, he got an earful about ending the war. President Trump can be transactional when it benefits us — getting NATO allies to pay their fair share — but also deeply compassionate, especially when it comes to the human cost of war.”

She also drew attention to the historical context, pointing out that both the Crimea invasion and the current Ukraine conflict escalated under Democratic leadership. “President Trump, by contrast, is focused on peace and resolution,” she said. “He sees the satellite images, the civilian deaths, and he takes that personally.”

Conway concluded by stressing the need for a Commander-in-Chief who is both “surgical and compassionate” — able to make tough decisions while still connecting with the human consequences. “That’s what leadership looks like,” she said. “And the American people deserve no less.”