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Dr. O'Connor Invokes Fifth Amendment in Biden Health Probe Amid Republican Allegations

Dr. Kevin O'Connor, Biden's former physician, invoked his Fifth Amendment rights during a House investigation into the President's health, citing doctor-patient privilege.

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  • Dr. Kevin O'Connor, former White House physician, declined to answer questions in a Republican-led investigation into President Biden's health, citing doctor-patient privilege.
  • During a closed-door interview, O'Connor invoked his Fifth Amendment rights, refusing to respond to inquiries from the House Oversight Committee.
  • House Republicans subpoenaed O'Connor to testify about allegations regarding Biden's health and mental fitness, which he declined to address.
  • Rep. James Comer suggested O'Connor's refusal to testify indicates a conspiracy to conceal information about Biden's health.
  • O'Connor's legal team emphasized their commitment to ethical duties, refusing to disclose confidential patient information, which could jeopardize his medical license.
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Center-leaning sources frame the situation as a contentious political investigation, emphasizing the invocation of legal rights by O'Connor. They reflect skepticism towards the motives behind the GOP's inquiries into Biden's health, while also acknowledging the broader context of political scrutiny and the implications of privilege in testimony.

"O'Connor declined to answer questions during a deposition scheduled for Wednesday in front of the House Committee on Oversight and Government, asserting physician-patient privilege as well as his right against self-incrimination under the Fifth Amendment."

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"O'Connor was subpoenaed by GOP chairman James Comer as part of a Republican-led investigation into Biden's mental fitness and the use of a presidential autopen while in office."

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"The appearance before the panel Wednesday came after Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, a Kentucky Republican, sent a letter to O'Connor last month compelling his testimony."

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"The American people demand transparency, but Dr. O’Connor would rather conceal the truth."

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Dr. Kevin O'Connor invoked his Fifth Amendment rights to protect doctor-patient privilege, emphasizing his commitment to ethical medical duties and avoiding the disclosure of confidential patient information.

House Republicans alleged concerns about President Biden's health and mental fitness, leading to the subpoena of Dr. O'Connor to testify. However, specific details of these allegations are not provided in the summary.

If Dr. O'Connor discloses confidential patient information, it could jeopardize his medical license, as emphasized by his legal team.

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