Investigation of Alleged Cognitive Deterioration in Former President Biden Continues as Ex-Aide Testifies Before House Committee
Investigation into Biden's Cognitive Declaimer Continues as Key Aides Testify
The House Oversight Committee is delving deeper into allegations that Joe Biden's former aides may have concealed evidence of his potential cognitive decline during his presidency.
The investigation, led by House Republicans, has seen several key aides testifying or being subpoenaed. Among those called to testify are Bruce Reed, Anita Dunn, Steve Ricchetti, Mike Donilon, Dr. Kevin O'Connor, Anthony Bernal, and Annie Tomasini.
Dr. O'Connor, Biden's former White House physician, invoked his Fifth Amendment right during his interview, limiting the inquiry's scope. Similarly, Anthony Bernal, former assistant to the president and senior adviser to the first lady, and Annie Tomasini, former assistant to the president and deputy chief of staff, also invoked their Fifth Amendment rights during their interviews.
On the other hand, Anita Dunn, one of Biden's senior advisers, recently testified before the GOP House committee. During her testimony, she defended Biden's mental fitness, asserting that he "made all of the important decisions."
Bruce Reed, who served as the former White House deputy chief of staff for policy during the Biden administration, also voluntarily sat for a transcribed interview last week. Reed, who oversaw much of the domestic policy agenda in the White House, played a role in preparing Joe Biden for his presidential debate against Donald Trump.
Steve Ricchetti, a former Biden counselor, and Mike Donilon, a onetime senior adviser, also voluntarily sat for transcribed interviews last week.
The presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump was a disastrous event for Biden, which eventually led to his exit from the race. The panel has conducted interviews with former Biden officials in recent weeks as part of the ongoing investigation.
While the investigation is ongoing, the Republicans have not yet produced definitive proof of Biden's cognitive issues. Key aides have publicly or through testimony disputed those allegations.
The House Oversight Committee is expected to hold more voluntary interviews in the coming weeks as the investigation continues.
The House Oversight Committee's investigation into potential concealed evidence of Joe Biden's cognitive decline includes examining policy-and-legislation matters, given Bruce Reed's role as the former White House deputy chief of staff for policy.
General news coverage highlights the ongoing House Oversight Committee investigation involving politics, as key aides like Anita Dunn, Steve Ricchetti, and Mike Donilon testify about their knowledge of Biden's mental fitness during his presidency.
