In a significant development, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has unveiled a comprehensive staff report titled “The Biden Autopen Presidency: Decline, Delusion, and Deception in the White House.” This detailed report brings to light the extent to which President Joe Biden’s mental and physical decline has been concealed by his closest advisors, political operatives, and his personal physicians. The findings expose a troubling narrative, revealing that as President Biden's health deteriorated, his aides took it upon themselves to exercise presidential authority without his direct consent, employing the autopen to sign executive actions improperly.
The Oversight Committee, led by Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.), has taken decisive action following the report's findings. Comer has formally requested a comprehensive review by the U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi of all executive actions taken during the Biden presidency. He is demanding scrutiny on key aides such as Dr. Kevin O’Connor, Annie Tomasini, and Anthony Bernal, who invoked the Fifth Amendment during investigations, raising questions about their involvement in this cover-up.
The report reveals substantial evidence of a coordinated effort by senior White House officials to conceal President Biden's decline from the public eye. The inner circle, including top advisors and his physician, engaged in misleading practices regarding Biden's cognitive state. They employed scripted messaging, restricted media access, and tightly controlled the President's public appearances to mask his declining abilities. This manipulation extended even to seeking advice from Hollywood figures on presentation strategies to maintain a façade of normalcy.
Even a year after the public witnessed President Biden's debate performance against former President Trump, his former senior aides continue to deny any cognitive decline. They attribute public concern to a “bad cold” rather than acknowledging the significant apprehensions surrounding his age and cognitive abilities. This denial raises alarm bells about the administration's willingness to confront the realities of Biden's health.
Testimonies from senior officials, including Jeff Zients and Anita Dunn, highlighted instances of political interference in medical decisions regarding President Biden. Calls for cognitive testing were explicitly rejected to protect his re-election prospects. Dr. Kevin O’Connor, the President’s physician, did not perform a cognitive assessment on Biden and invoked his Fifth Amendment right when questioned by the Committee, further complicating the narrative surrounding Biden's health.
Chairman Comer has recommended that the District of Columbia Board of Medicine review Dr. O’Connor's actions during his tenure as the President's physician. This review aims to investigate potential wrongdoing in his medical care of Biden, including whether misleading medical reports were produced to the American public.
One of the most alarming findings of the report is the revelation that senior staff exercised presidential authority without direct authorization from President Biden, including through the misuse of the autopen. The Oversight Committee documented alarming deficiencies in the President's decision-making process, highlighting instances where executive actions were executed without proper documentation or clear approval from Biden himself.
Chairman Comer is urging the Department of Justice to conduct a thorough review of all executive actions taken during President Biden's time in office. He is also referring key aides involved in this cover-up for further investigation. Comer asserted, “The Biden Autopen Presidency will go down as one of the biggest political scandals in U.S. history. It is imperative that we provide transparency and seek accountability for these actions.”
The report sheds light on the troubling dynamics within the Biden administration, raising critical questions about the integrity of presidential actions and the transparency of the White House. As this investigation unfolds, the implications of the findings will likely resonate throughout the political landscape, calling for a reevaluation of the administration's practices and accountability.
