


Former White House physician Dr. Kevin O’Connor refused to answer questions from House lawmakers investigating the alleged cover-up of former President Biden’s cognitive decline, asserting his right under the Fifth Amendment to avoid self-incrimination. Here’s what you need to know about the Biden cognitive decline investigation:
The Fifth Amendment invocation
White House physician refuses to testify:
The two key questions
Lawmakers asked specific questions about Biden cover-up:
Comer’s reaction
Oversight Committee chairman sees unprecedented development:
The Democratic defense
Texas congresswoman says doctor protecting patient confidentiality:
The medical license concern
Crockett explains physician’s legal obligations:
The Justice Department probe
O’Connor also facing Trump DOJ investigation:
The Biden family connections
Doctor had close personal and business ties:
The glowing health reports
O’Connor wrote positive assessments despite public concerns:
Comer’s investigation rationale
Chairman seeks to understand doctor’s role:
The broader probe
House panel investigating Biden administration functioning:
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