Former White House counselor Steve Ricchetti is set to appear before the House Oversight Committee as the seventh senior aide summoned for the investigation into potential cover-ups regarding President Joe Biden’s cognitive decline. The probe, led by Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, aims to determine whether Biden’s top aides concealed signs of mental decline, raising concerns about the legitimacy of executive actions signed without his knowledge. Ricchetti, a long-time Democratic operative who has worked for Biden since 2012, is believed to have played a key role in managing the administration while allegedly concealing the president’s condition.
Comer has cited reports suggesting that Ricchetti and a select group of insiders implemented a strategy to downplay the president’s age-related struggles, prompting the committee to seek further clarification. The investigation, which has already seen multiple former aides, including Chief of Staff Ronald Klain, testify under subpoena, continues to scrutinize the White House’s handling of sensitive matters. Ricchetti’s testimony is expected to be thorough, with both Democratic and Republican staff taking turns in intense questioning sessions, reflecting the gravity and complexity of the probe.