Former Biden Aides to Testify in House Oversight Probe on Cognitive Decline
Four former aides to President Biden will testify in a House Oversight investigation into allegations of a cover-up regarding his mental decline and autopen use.
Overview
- Four former aides, including Neera Tanden and Anthony Bernal, will testify in a House Oversight investigation into President Biden's alleged cognitive decline.
- The testimonies are scheduled to begin on June 24, with Neera Tanden being the first to appear before the committee.
- Dr. Kevin O'Connor, Biden's White House physician, has been subpoenaed after declining a voluntary request to testify in the investigation.
- The House Oversight Committee aims to uncover key decision-makers during Biden's presidency through these testimonies and subpoenas.
- The investigation focuses on allegations of a cover-up regarding Biden's mental health and the use of an autopen for signing documents.
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Neera Tanden and Anthony Bernal are being called to testify as key witnesses due to their senior roles in the Biden administration, offering unique insight into presidential decision-making processes and possible knowledge about claims of cognitive decline and document signing practices.
The House Oversight Committee is investigating allegations that President Biden's staff may have covered up his cognitive decline and that executive actions, including the use of autopens for signing documents, were potentially unauthorized.
Dr. Kevin O'Connor declined a voluntary request to testify and has since been subpoenaed; the official reason for his refusal has not been publicly stated, but it may relate to privacy concerns or legal counsel.
The use of an autopen—a device that automatically reproduces a signature—is being investigated for possible misuse in executive actions, such as pardons, which could indicate someone other than President Biden authorized official documents.
Neera Tanden will testify on June 24, Anthony Bernal on June 26, Ashley Williams on July 11, and Annie Tomasini on July 18.
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