The New York Times famously sparred with the Biden White House over the refusal to grant interviews with its journalists during his presidency, but former President Joe Biden finally ran to the paper this month as President Donald Trump and GOP lawmakers put a harsh spotlight on his use of an autopen. 

The interview was widely panned, with many suggesting the Times buried the most crucial part of its own story, and it had essentially done more harm than good for Biden. Now, the Gray Lady faces widespread criticism and the Trump administration will investigate the legality of Biden's pardons in the final days of his presidency, which were mostly signed using an autopen.

Fox News Digital breaks down exactly what happened – from the paper’s call for more access to Biden to the backlash the Times is currently receiving. 

What happened: 

Biden’s lack of availability irks press: New York Times blasts Biden for 'avoiding questions' from journalists

No longer in office: Biden finally speaks to Gray Lady

Gray Lady focuses on Biden’s talking points: Criticism over the Times’ framing

POTUS responds: Trump blasts Biden

Probe announced: White House will investigate Biden's use of autopen 

Modern technology: What is an autopen, and how does it work?

Parroting the Gray Lady: Backlash as other outlets mirror Times’ controversial framing  

Media watchdogs react: Biden vents to ‘sympathetic’ source that would spark friendly aggregation

Fox News Digital reached out to the New York Times for comment.

Fox News Digital’s Brooke Singman, Andrea Margolis, Diana Stancy and Mark Tamasco contributed to this report.