Overview

• Dr. Kevin O’Connor asked to postpone his Wednesday deposition until late July or early August to negotiate protections for doctor-patient confidentiality.
• Oversight Committee Republicans denied the delay and said he must comply with the existing subpoena while asserting privilege on individual questions.
• The deposition is part of a GOP-led inquiry into President Biden’s age, mental acuity and the legality of autopen-signed documents.
• O’Connor’s attorney warned that compelling testimony without clear confidentiality safeguards is “unprecedented” and could breach AMA ethics and threaten the doctor’s medical license.
• The committee has subpoenaed nearly a dozen former Biden aides and plans to publish a comprehensive report once the investigation concludes.