House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer, a Republican from Kentucky, has stated that his committee will likely subpoena former Vice President Kamala Harris as part of an ongoing investigation into potential evidence cover-ups concerning former President Joe Biden’s mental health condition. Harris, who recently stepped away from immediate electoral ambitions, is seen by Comer as a key witness, although legal analysts caution that such an action may have negative implications for her future political aspirations.
Harris has been generating buzz for her upcoming book about her 2024 presidential campaign and is now the focus of a congressional probe led by Comer, who has emphasized the importance of her testimony in the investigation. However, legal experts such as Jonathan Turley warn that a subpoena could lead to complex legal proceedings, and the potential for executive privilege claims could further complicate the situation. The issue of Biden’s cognition has become a major point of contention in recent political discourse, with Com, accusing top administration officials of covering up evidence of Biden’s decline.
The House Oversight Committee is currently investigating whether such a cover-up has occurred, and Comer has made it clear that Harris, as a key figure in the White House inner circle, is a target for their inquiry. However, former committee chair Trey Gowdy suggests that the investigation may yield limited new information, as legal barriers and privacy concerns could prevent a full examination of the matter.
A spokesperson for Biden declined to comment on Comer’s subpoena threat when reached by Fox News Digital. Spokespeople for Harris and House Oversight Committee Democrats did not return requests for comment.