Summary
Dr. Kevin O'Connor, former President Joe Biden's physician, chose not to testify in a Republican-led investigation into Biden's mental fitness, citing medical confidentiality and his right against self-incrimination. The House Oversight Committee, led by Republicans, is looking into claims of Biden's alleged cognitive decline during his presidency.
Key Facts
- Dr. Kevin O'Connor was President Joe Biden’s doctor for all four years of his presidency.
- O'Connor declined to testify before the House Oversight Committee as part of an investigation led by Republicans.
- He cited physician-patient privilege and the Fifth Amendment, which allows a person to avoid self-incrimination.
- The committee is probing claims of a "cover-up" of Biden's alleged mental decline during his presidency.
- O'Connor's attorneys argued that testifying could breach medical confidentiality and risk his medical license.
- The committee also seeks testimony from other former Biden officials.
- Biden has publicly denied claims of cognitive decline, calling them false.
