Biden Doctor Refuses Testimony Amid Autopen Probe

Dr. Kevin O’Connor, former White House physician to Joe Biden, refused to answer questions in a closed-door deposition before the House Oversight Committee investigating Biden's cognitive health, citing physician-patient privilege and his Fifth Amendment right. O’Connor’s legal team referenced ethical obligations and an ongoing Justice Department probe into the use of the autopen for presidential signatures as reasons for not testifying. House Republicans, led by Chairman James Comer, allege a cover-up regarding Biden’s mental fitness, while Democrats dismiss the investigation as partisan. O’Connor previously declared Biden fit for office, but recent reports and subpoenas of former aides have intensified scrutiny. The committee is now also investigating whether any executive actions signed with the autopen during Biden’s tenure could be invalid if he was unfit. The dispute reflects heightened partisan tensions over transparency, presidential health, and medical confidentiality.