Trump Waives Executive Privilege for Biden Physician in House Investigation

President Donald Trump has waived executive privilege for Dr. Kevin O'Connor, former President Joe Biden's White House physician, compelling him to testify before the House Oversight Committee regarding Biden's mental and physical fitness for office. This decision comes amid a congressional investigation into allegations of a cover-up by Biden's aides concerning his health decline and potential unconstitutional exercise of presidential powers by those aides. Trump's waiver letter emphasized the national interest in congressional access to information and noted that the extraordinary circumstances justified overriding confidentiality claims. Dr. O'Connor initially resisted appearing for testimony, citing doctor-patient confidentiality and privilege, but the waiver nullifies these defenses in this context. The investigation seeks to clarify the extent of information concealment and who may have authorized or participated in decisions about Biden's capacity to serve as president. Scheduled testimony has been requested to be postponed by O'Connor's legal team, but the House Oversight Committee is pressing forward with the process.