Poll: Majority of Americans Want Prosecutions in Joe Biden Autopen Scandal

A recent national poll shows that a slight majority of voters support criminal charges for aides in the Biden administration over alleged misuse of a presidential autopen—casting a spotlight on public confidence in executive accountability and the rule of law.

According to a survey by Rasmussen Reports conducted Oct. 28–30, 2025, 52 % of likely U.S. voters believe that aides in Biden’s White House should be criminally prosecuted for misusing the autopen to sign official documents without the president’s knowledge or approval.

The same poll found that 55% of likely voters think it’s at least somewhat likely that Biden’s staff used the autopen improperly, and 40 % believe it is very likely.

Among party-lines:

75% of Republicans support prosecution of the aides.

36% of Democrats support prosecution.

44% of unaffiliated voters support prosecution.

The poll results come in the wake of a report by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform which alleged that as President Biden’s mental and physical capacity declined, aides exercised presidential authority without his direct authorization—facilitating executive actions and signing official documents via autopen that lacked proper documentation.

That context appears to contribute to public skepticism: more than half of voters believe there was misuse, and a slim majority believe it warrants criminal accountability.

Although 52% support prosecutions, 32% oppose and 17% remain unsure, indicating the issue is still contested.

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