White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is calling on Jill Biden to testify before Congress, accusing the former First Lady of being directly involved in a deliberate cover-up of her husband’s declining health during his presidency. The explosive charge comes amid mounting scrutiny following new revelations about President Joe Biden’s medical condition.
Leavitt didn’t mince words, stating that Jill Biden “misled the American people” and “acted as a political shield,” keeping the truth about her husband’s deteriorating state hidden from the public eye. “She still thinks the American public is so stupid that they’re going to believe her lies,” Leavitt said. “It’s insulting—and she needs to answer for it.”
The calls for accountability were triggered by revelations in the upcoming book Original Sin, which includes statements from former White House staffers who claim they were deeply concerned about President Biden’s mental and physical capabilities—but stayed silent. These claims have intensified in light of Biden’s recent diagnosis of aggressive prostate cancer, which has reportedly metastasized to his bones.
Leavitt’s remarks come as the House Oversight Committee prepares to launch an inquiry into the matter. Lawmakers are seeking testimony from former White House aides, Biden’s personal physician Dr. Kevin O’Connor, and potentially Jill Biden herself. Subpoenas are reportedly on the table if voluntary cooperation isn’t secured.
.@karolineleavitt slams Jill Biden for covering up Joe Biden’s mental decline:
“She still thinks the American public are so stupid that they will believe her lies, and frankly, it is insulting, and she needs to answer for it.” pic.twitter.com/2zumqDvBLw
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) May 29, 2025
Jill Biden, in a recent interview, denied the accusations, claiming her husband worked tirelessly every day and rejecting the notion that she played any role in concealing the severity of his condition. But Leavitt and others aren’t buying it, arguing that Jill Biden’s behind-the-scenes influence was far greater than publicly acknowledged.
Critics say the First Lady functioned as an unelected gatekeeper—controlling access, managing appearances, and shielding Biden from uncomfortable questions, all while maintaining the illusion of full presidential capacity. The accusations raise serious questions about transparency, the role of unelected individuals in managing the presidency, and the ethical implications of keeping the public in the dark.
As investigations gain momentum, the spotlight now turns to Jill Biden and the growing demand for answers. The question is no longer just about the president’s health—it’s about who knew what, and when. And according to Leavitt, it’s time for the former First Lady to come clean.