House Oversight Seeks Interviews With Five Former Biden Aides

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) is intensifying investigations into President Joe Biden's mental acuity by requesting closed-door interviews with five of Biden's former top aides, including Ron Klain, Anita Dunn, Mike Donilon, Bruce Reed, and Steve Ricchetti. Comer alleges a cover-up of Biden's cognitive decline within the White House and warns of subpoenas if these aides do not cooperate voluntarily, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability. This probe follows previous questioning of Biden's White House physician, Dr. Kevin O'Connor, and is partly fueled by the release of books and claims suggesting Biden's mental state has been deteriorating and potentially concealed. The investigation also touches on the use of autopen signatures for pardons and executive orders during Biden's tenure, raising concerns about the president’s direct involvement in official actions. Democrats dismiss the inquiry as politically motivated, while Comer suggests Congress may consider legislative measures to prevent future administrations from concealing a president's cognitive condition. The committee is actively scheduling interviews and plans to publicize dates, underscoring the significance of these allegations as a historic scandal requiring thorough examination.