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Biden’s Doctor Pleads Privilege and Fifth Amendment in Closed-Door Deposition

O’Connor’s refusal deprived Congress of new testimony; the Oversight Committee is now scheduling depositions with other former aides

Former president Joe Biden speaks with White House physician Kevin O'Connor as he arrives back at the White House in Washington, DC, on August 28, 2023.
Rep. Jamie Comer, R-Ky., looks on during a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing, Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
President Joe Biden walks along the Colonnade at the White House with his physician Kevin O'Connor, Aug. 28, 2023.

Overview

  • Dr. Kevin O’Connor was subpoenaed in June by the House Oversight Committee to probe President Biden’s health, mental fitness and use of an autopen device.
  • On July 9, O’Connor appeared for a closed-door deposition but invoked physician–patient privilege to decline answering substantive questions.
  • He also asserted his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination when asked about his assessments and interactions with the president.
  • President Trump waived executive privilege for O’Connor on July 8, removing barriers to congressional questioning of the former White House physician.
  • With no new testimony from O’Connor, Republicans will continue interviewing former Biden aides and aim to publish a comprehensive report of their findings.