[T.B. Yoits]

This crime against the Republic makes the clear case that any automated signature needs to be made illegal by law and any autopen signature not only invalid but a criminal offense.

[clearcarbon]

"This crime against the Republic makes the clear case that any automated signature needs to be made illegal by law and any autopen signature not only invalid but a criminal offense."

If impersonating a federal officer or employee is a federal crime, you might assume that impersonating a POTUS with an autopen would be a crime as well.