In the wild and wacky world of today’s political scene, questions are swirling around like leaves in a November breeze. It seems like every time you turn on the TV, there’s a newsflash about President Joe Biden—if one can call it that, given the hue and cry over his mental fitness. Now, one of the big questions making the rounds is just how involved Biden really is in the decision-making process. Or is the real story about who’s pulling the strings behind the scenes?
Recently, some political commentators, with more speculation than a gossip magazine, have been raising eyebrows over whether Biden is fully in charge. The suggestion is that perhaps decisions as consequential as keeping our borders open are being rubber-stamped by an “auto pen” rather than the president himself fully engaging. Who knew that a techno gizmo could hold so much sway? One might wonder if it’s the auto pen calling the shots at the helm of the nation!
The “auto pen” imagery amusing as it is, opens a much larger can of worms about the Biden administration. Critics have questioned whether Biden’s staffers are the real power players, framing policy decisions while the president takes a backseat. For instance, there’s the issue of Joe Biden’s stance on abortion, which seemed to do an about-face as soon as he set foot in the Oval Office. Many remember the Joe Biden who opposed taxpayer-funded abortion, yet here we are with a president supporting policies he previously would not have touched with a ten-foot pole.
The critical eye is also on media outlets and their role in providing cover for Biden. It’s being suggested that some media voices are more involved in a cover-up than adults in a hide-and-seek game. Alarmingly, there’s a narrative being sold that the public should shift focus from Biden’s potential flaws and concentrate on his political adversaries instead. The media, it seems, is becoming less a beacon of truth and more a loudspeaker for obfuscation—and the American public is noticing.
Ultimately, the heart of the matter lies in accountability. Americans deserve transparency about who is truly steering the ship. If Biden isn’t fully at the helm, then the people deserve to know who is running things from behind the curtain. Given the stakes, from border management to financial policy, the guesswork must end. It’s time for Washington to spill the beans on this political mystery and shed light on who’s really in charge. Until then, one may wonder if we’re all just along for the ride with whoever’s got their hand on the auto pen.
