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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