The House Oversight Committee has been met with continual stalling from Dr. Kevin O’Connor, who served as Joe Biden’s doctor from 2009 onwards. Despite his request for further delays, the doctor is still anticipated to make his appearance before the committee this Wednesday. Apparently, this move to delay the deposition is being interpreted by some as yet another effort on Dr. O’Connor’s part to hinder the ongoing investigation.
Dr. O’Connor, confronted with allegations of assisting in concealing Biden’s rumored cognitive deterioration within the confines of the White House, had sought postponement of his private deposition with the Oversight Committee. He had expressed his disagreement on the bounds of the questions that would be posed to him. This makes one ponder whether there is indeed more to the ex-president’s alleged mental decline than what meets the eye.
O’Connor’s lawyer, David Schertler, seemingly paying more heed to the potential fallout of going against professional obligations, voiced his concerns. Violating these responsibilities could lead to severe consequences for O’Connor, up to and including forfeiture of his medical license. It appears as though they are caught between a rock and a hard place, having to disclose potentially devastating information about Biden and keeping professional integrity.
In a bid to gain time, O’Connor’s defense attempted to reschedule his testimony for either the last week of July or the first week of August. It was argued that potential breaches of Dr. O’Connor’s ethical obligations could prove detrimental both professionally and personally. Thus, his lawyer outlined these obligations in a letter to highlight the potentially grave implications.
Alarmingly, apprehensions over violating Biden’s confidential medical rights have been expressed by O’Connor’s defense team. However, one can’t help but take these claims with a pinch of skepticism considering the aforementioned allegations of withholding information on his cognitive abilities. It puts the capacity of Biden as a capable leader under severe scrutiny.
The investigation into Biden’s health and overseeing authority of the White House, under the lead of Comer, targets to shed light on possible surreptitious activities. It is speculated that Biden’s health issues may have been masked or presidential documents may have clandestinely been signed by an autopen, oblivious to Biden. Talk about a trick straight out of a political thriller!
The House’s deposition regulations have established a mechanism for witnesses to assert privilege on a per-question basis. However, Dr. O’Connor isn’t granted the liberty to evade a congressional deposition subpoena solely on the pretext that the proposed questions may impinge on privileged information. It seems he’s in a rather sticky situation.
Rewinding back a year, an interview with O’Connor had been pursued. However, the Republican-led House’s attempts were thwarted. It wasn’t until the following month, that Comer managed to secure a subpoena. This forced O’Connor to testify in a deposition that was initially called for on June 27 but was later delayed to the coming Wednesday.
Comer’s subpoena served the purpose of investigating whether Dr. O’Connor colluded in efforts to hide former President Biden’s suitability to govern. It is indeed amusing that the very doctor meant to care for Biden’s health is suspected of obscuring his deteriorating mental faculties.
The alleged disinformation about President Biden’s speculated mental health decline is touted as a monumental scandal. Clearly, a multitude of unanswered questions persist, like when the decline began, how drastic it was, and who was clandestinely making pivotal decisions on Biden’s behalf.
Interestingly, O’Connor has refuted all these claims. However, worries seem to have taken root during recent months, giving rise to several questions and deep-seated suspicions, amplified by several books that accuse Biden’s core circle of shielding his cognitive deficits from public scrutiny.
The scandal escalates, with repeated allegations that Biden, in his deteriorating cognitive state, was residing in the White House, with even intentions of pursuing another term. It brings into question whether Biden was merely a marionette, with unseen hands pulling the strings.