The House Oversight Committee is currently conducting a probe into potential signs of cognitive decline in former President Joe Biden, focusing on whether senior aides covered up any indications of his mental capacity during his tenure. This inquiry has led to tense exchanges with former Biden spokesperson Andrew Bates, who took the opportunity to criticize both the Republican Party and current President Donald Trump during his interview with the committee. The committee issued a sharp rebuke of Bates, calling him ‘delusional’ and accusing him of being part of a ‘Biden cognitive decline cover-up.’
Bates, during his opening remarks obtained by Fox News Digital, defended President Biden’s leadership while criticizing the current administration, arguing that the Republican focus on his potential cognitive decline is misguided. The committee’s spokesperson dismissed these claims as part of a larger narrative that has been rejected by the public, emphasizing that Biden’s decline has been observed firsthand. They also pointed to new records that suggest Biden may not have approved—or even been consulted on—thousands of pardons during his time in office, describing it as a historic scandal with significant implications.
The probe, led by Oversight Committee Chair James Comer, has been scrutinizing Biden’s executive decisions, particularly the clemency orders he issued during the latter half of his presidency. Despite the allegations, Biden allies have dismissed the investigation as politically motivated. In parallel, the ongoing scrutiny has sparked calls for accountability, particularly regarding Trump’s policies and alleged misconduct, with Bates accusing the committee of ignoring corruption during the Trump administration. This controversy continues to dominate political discourse as the House Oversight Committee advances its inquiry.