In a significant development, Senate Republicans have advanced their probe into the alleged cover-up of former President Joe Biden’s reported cognitive decline, with a major hearing set for Wednesday. The hearing is the first congressional session to address these allegations, which claim that Biden’s inner circle and the media concealed his declining health while he was in office.
Leading the hearing are Senators John Cornyn and Eric Schmitt, who have called upon former Trump administration officials and legal scholars to testify. The witnesses include Theodore Wold, who served as acting assistant attorney general and deputy assistant to the president for domestic policy during the Trump administration; Sean Spicer, former White House press secretary; and John Harrison, a legal scholar with experience in prior administrations. This panel is expected to provide insights into the alleged actions of the White House and media during this period.
Democrats on the committee have not called any witnesses, according to Fox News Digital. The news outlet reached out to top Democrat Sen. Dick Durbin for comment but did not receive a response. Cornyn emphasized that the hearing is a critical step in ensuring accountability for potential constitutional issues arising from an unfit president.
Schmitt described the alleged cover-up as a threat to the nation’s constitutional integrity, stating the need to ensure such actions do not recur. He highlighted the importance of the panel’s expertise in constitutional matters and White House operations. The hearing is part of a larger push by House Republicans, who are also considering the creation of a select committee to investigate further.
Rep. Buddy Carter has introduced legislation to establish such a committee, while House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer has called for interviews with key Biden administration figures. Of the 10 witnesses Comer called, only four agreed to participate, including prominent figures such as Neera Tanden and Ashley Williams. These developments underscore the ongoing political and constitutional debate surrounding the events in question.