Biden's former top aide, Zients, addressed health decline accusations against President Biden during testimony
The House Oversight Committee is currently conducting an in-depth investigation into the Biden administration's use of an autopen for signing pardon and clemency documents. The investigation, which was launched in part by the Trump administration, has gained momentum in recent days, with key figures from the Biden administration testifying before the committee.
On Thursday, former White House Chief of Staff, Jeff Zients, appeared before the committee to testify. Prior to the meeting, Zients shook hands with Chairman Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., who described Zients as the 'chief instigator' under the Biden administration and the 'most important witness' in the autopen investigation.
The committee's interest in Zients stems from newly disclosed memos from the Biden White House, which reveal internal confusion over policies related to pardons and clemency. In an interview with Fox News, Comer mentioned that there are indications that Zients was one of the chief instigators of many pardons, including the controversial pardon of Dr. Fauci.
The committee's investigation also revealed internal emails within the Biden administration suggesting that Attorney General Merrick Garland's Justice Department was concerned about how the Biden White House was administering the autopen.
In his opening statement, Andrew Bates, White House Deputy Press Secretary, criticized the committee's investigation and asserted that President Biden was in charge. Bates also condemned the committee for not investigating controversies from the Trump administration.
Former Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, who announced in June that she was leaving the Democratic Party, testified before the committee last. Her book, 'Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House, Outside the Party Lines', is of interest to the committee. The House Oversight Committee intentionally decided to hear from Jean-Pierre last.
Ian Sams, who served as a White House spokesperson, also testified before the committee. Sams revealed that he only met in person with President Joe Biden a total of two times in two years. Sams' closed-door hearing with the House Oversight Committee lasted for more than three hours.
The House Oversight Committee is also investigating the cognitive decline of the former president and potential efforts to conceal it from the public. This investigation is separate from the autopen investigation but adds to the growing scrutiny of the Biden administration.
The autopen investigation is a significant development in the political landscape, with implications that could potentially impact the Biden administration's actions and policies. The House Oversight Committee's investigation is ongoing, and more testimonies and revelations are expected in the coming weeks.
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