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Trump Orders Investigation into Biden's Health and Decision-Making During Presidency

Former President Trump has initiated an investigation into Biden's health, alleging a cover-up by aides regarding his mental state and decision-making.


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House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer is expanding his investigation into former President Biden's health, requesting interviews with aides amid allegations of a cover-up regarding Biden's cognitive state. This inquiry follows Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis and concerns about his mental acuity. In a significant escalation, former President Trump has ordered an investigation into whether Biden's aides conspired to deceive the public about his mental state, questioning the legality of his use of an autopen for signing documents. Biden has dismissed the investigation as a distraction, asserting he made all key decisions during his presidency.

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Analysis

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The articles present a negative tone towards Biden, emphasizing Trump's investigation as a politically motivated attack.

Concerns about Biden's cognitive abilities are highlighted, suggesting a strategy to undermine his presidency.

The political climate is tense, with contrasting views from both parties regarding the legitimacy of the investigation.

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Trump orders investigation of Biden’s actions as president
Al JazeeraAl Jazeera·12d·
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"…The memo claimed that Biden’s aides “abused the power of Presidential signatures through the use of an autopen to conceal Biden’s cognitive decline”."

Trump orders investigation of Biden actions and autopen use, citing former president’s ‘cognitive decline’ | Politics
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"…Part of the memo calls on the counsel to the president, in consultation with Attorney General Pam Bondi and other agency heads, to probe whether 'certain individuals conspired to deceive the public about Biden’s mental state and unconstitutionally exercise the authorities and responsibilities of the President.'"

Trump orders investigation of Joe Biden's alleged 'cognitive decline' and use of autopen
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"…Trump’s directive to the White House counsel, David Warrington, in consultation with Attorney General Pam Bondi, ratchets up the pressure behind Trump’s longstanding criticism of Biden’s mental ability."

Trump demands investigation of Biden over use of autopen
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"…Trump directed the White House counsel to probe whether certain individuals conspired to deceive the public about Biden’s mental state and unconstitutionally exercise the authorities and responsibilities of the President."

Trump directs DOJ, White House counsel to investigate Biden’s mental state in office
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"…The move by the White House represents a significant escalation from the White House, as it is a directive to the Justice Department to formally investigate."

House Oversight Committee expands inquiry into Biden's mental condition and final acts in office
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"…The House Oversight Committee is requesting interviews with members of former President Joe Biden's innermost circle as Republicans ramp up their investigation into the final moves of the Biden administration."

House Oversight Chair James Comer expands inquiry into Biden's fitness while in office
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"…Scrutiny of Biden's health while in office has intensified over recent weeks following the revelation by the 82-year-old that he has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer."

House Oversight Committee expands inquiry into Biden's mental condition and final acts in office
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"…The Republican inquiry so far has focused on the final executive actions of Biden’s administration, which included the issuing of new federal rules and presidential pardons that they claim may be invalid."

Donald Trump orders inquiry into Joe Biden's actions as president, alleging 'cognitive decline'
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"…Scrutiny over Biden's mental and physical capacity has intensified in recent weeks as a new book accused an inner circle within the former administration of covering up his 'physical deterioration' during his ill-fated re-election campaign last year."

Comer widens Biden 'cover-up' probe, seeks interviews with Anita Dunn and Ron Klain
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"…The Committee seeks to understand who made key decisions and exercised the powers of the executive branch during the previous administration, possibly without former President Biden’s consent."

Trump orders vast DOJ investigation into Biden health cover-up
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"…This conspiracy marks one of the most dangerous and concerning scandals in American history."

James Comer hears testimony about aides impersonating Biden
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"…Republicans have questioned whether Biden was aware of the presidential actions he signed before leaving the White House, as new details have emerged about allies covering up his mental decline."

Trump Orders Probe Into Biden’s Presidential Actions
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"…Questions regarding Biden’s mental state have rapidly developed among Democrats since the release of Jake Tapper’s and Alex Thompson’s 'Original Sin,' detailing the former president’s mental decline while in office."

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