House Republicans initiated a probe against Dr. Kevin O'Connor, former White House physician, over claims of concealing President Joe Biden’s cognitive health.
The New York Post reported that this investigation accuses Dr. O'Connor of potentially masking the president's health issues and being part of a so-called "shadow presidency."
At the center of this controversy is Dr. Kevin O'Connor, who has been accused by Rep. Ronny Jackson of withholding significant medical information about President Biden. Jackson alleges that O'Connor kept secret the medications administered to Biden, which were unknown to the public and possibly numerous.
The GOP-led House Oversight Committee has now summoned O'Connor for questioning. The inquiry aims to uncover if there was any deceptive effort by O'Connor and others to maintain a façade of robust health concerning Biden during his presidency.
Insight into the probe hints at broader accusations involving undisclosed medications and deceptive practices aimed at protecting the President's image. This attracts significant scrutiny towards the operational transparency of the White House during Biden's term.
Rep. Jackson, who previously served as the White House physician, stated decisively that he believes Dr. O'Connor played a crucial role in covering up President Biden’s cognitive issues. “Dr. Kevin O'Connor will absolutely, positively be implicated in the cover-up of this. He is a massive, massive part,” Jackson asserted.
Further stirring the controversy, Jackson claimed, "I guarantee you Kevin O'Connor has medical information that the American people don’t have. He was probably putting President Biden on lots of medications that we have no clue about." These strong allegations suggest undisclosed influences on the president's health management that were kept from public knowledge.
The discussions also touch on the presence of Dr. Kevin Cannard, a specialist in Parkinson's disease, at the White House. Despite multiple visits during Biden's term, O'Connor disclosed only three encounters involving the president.
Amidst public speculation, neurologist Dr. Tom Pitts voiced concerns about Biden’s condition, suggesting that he could diagnose the president with Parkinson’s from visible symptoms alone. This further fueled public doubt over the president's fitness for office.
The scenario was compounded by fears that Biden might not finish his term due to health issues, alongside claims of cognitive decline. These were highlighted following O'Connor's public comment stating Biden's mental fitness as "excellent," merely days after Biden withdrew from the 2024 Presidential race.
An additional layer of complexity surrounds the use of an autopen for last-minute pardons allegedly signed without Biden’s conscious agreement.
Notably, James Biden, the president's brother, was granted clemency covering actions from January 1, 2014, to January 20, 2024, on Biden's final day in office, raising ethical and procedural queries.
The unfolding situation has sparked a myriad of responses ranging from skepticism to alarm.
The implications of such an investigation reach far into the political and personal realms of those involved, including Dr. O'Connor himself.
Rep. Jackson has been vocal, questioning the legitimacy of actions taken under Biden’s presidency. "Was he even aware of what was going on, much less, you know, in favor of the stuff he signed?” Jackson questioned, highlighting the gravity of the concerns about Biden’s capability during his presidency.
The debate surrounding Biden's cognitive health isn’t just a solitary affair but reflects the intense scrutiny and polarization in American politics today. As the GOP presses forward, the outcomes of this investigation might significantly impact public trust and the political landscape.