House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer has hit Kevin O’Connor, Joe Biden’s former physician, with a subpoena to testify. The move, announced Thursday, demands O’Connor testify about an alleged cover-up of Biden’s mental decline. Republicans smell a scandal, and they’re not backing down.
Just The News reported that Comer’s subpoena targets O’Connor’s refusal to voluntarily discuss his February 2024 assessment of Biden’s health. The Oversight Committee, alongside the Justice Department, is digging into claims that Biden’s cognitive abilities were concealed during his presidency.
In May 2025, Comer first requested O’Connor for a transcribed interview to dissect his glowing health report on Biden.
O’Connor’s assessment painted Biden as a “healthy, active, robust 81-year-old male,” fit to lead. Republicans scoffed, questioning whether family ties clouded O’Connor’s judgment.
O’Connor dodged the voluntary chat, prompting Comer’s legal hammer. The subpoena orders him to appear for a deposition on June 27, 2025. No more hide-and-seek, says Oversight—time to talk.
The probe isn’t just about health reports; it’s also about Biden’s curious use of an autopen. Republicans have long raised eyebrows at Biden signing official documents, including pardons, with a machine. It’s not illegal, but it’s fodder for those questioning his capacity.
For over a year, GOP lawmakers have hammered Biden’s mental acuity. They argue the autopen’s frequent use signals deeper issues. The White House, they claim, has been less than transparent.
Biden fired back on Wednesday, dismissing the investigation as a Republican “distraction.” He insisted every decision at the end of his term was his own. Nice try, Joe, but Comer’s not buying it.
Comer’s letter to O’Connor didn’t mince words, pointing to his role as Biden’s physician. “On May 22, 2025, the Committee … requested that you … appear for a transcribed interview,” Comer wrote, citing the February 2024 health claim. That rosy picture of Biden’s fitness is now under a microscope.
The Oversight Committee isn’t alone in this hunt. The Justice Department’s involvement signals a broader effort to uncover any cover-up. If O’Connor’s hiding something, the pressure’s on.
Biden’s autopen habit has become a GOP talking point. Signing pardons with a machine? It’s the kind of detail that makes conservatives wonder who’s running the show.
The subpoena’s timing is no accident. With O’Connor stonewalling, Comer’s team is doubling down. They want answers, and they want them before the June 27 deposition.
O’Connor’s connections to the Biden family are another sore spot. The Committee suspects loyalty might’ve trumped candor in his health assessments. Blood’s thicker than water, but truth should cut deeper.
Biden’s defenders call this a witch hunt, but conservatives see it as accountability. If the former president’s health was overstated, the public deserves to know. Actions, after all, have consequences.
The probe’s outcome hinges on O’Connor’s testimony. Will he stick to his “robust” narrative, or crack under pressure? June 27 could be a turning point in this explosive story.
