House Republicans are intensifying their scrutiny of former President Joe Biden’s mental health, with calls for the former president and First Lady Jill Biden to be subpoenaed as part of an ongoing investigation. The Oversight Committee, led by Chairman James Comer, is assessing whether signs of Biden’s cognitive decline were concealed during his time in the White House. Comer emphasized that every option remains on the table, stating, “We’re going to try to get answers. We’re going to try to do this rapidly.”
Rep. Byron Donalds, a Florida Republican, took a more forceful approach, urging the committee to subpoena every former administration member, from senior advisors to support staff. “They’ve all got to come in and answer questions,” he asserted. Donalds, speaking for himself, emphasized that the former first lady should also be included in the probe. This stance reflects the growing pressure within the GOP to hold high-profile individuals accountable for their roles during Biden’s administration.
The investigation centers on allegations that Biden’s former aides covered up signs of his mental and physical decline. After a closed-door deposition of Anthony Bernal, a longtime aide to Jill Biden, both Comer and Donalds criticized his decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment to avoid testifying. Bernal, alongside former White House physician Dr. Kevin O’Connor and former deputy Chief of Staff Annie Tomascini, has refused to answer questions, citing constitutional protections. Despite these challenges, Comer and Donalds remain committed to pursuing the probe further, asserting that the public deserves transparency.
Biden’s allies have publicly refuted the allegations, with the former president himself emphasizing that he made all his decisions independently. However, the GOP’s continued push for transparency appears to be gaining momentum, with the committee set to make decisions on potential subpoenas in the coming weeks. As the probe unfolds, it is likely to remain a key topic of political discourse and legal accountability.