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House Oversight Committee Subpoenas White House Doctor for July Interview in Biden Fitness Probe

Dr. O’Connor will testify July 9 before the House Oversight Committee probing Biden’s autopen use alongside allegations of diminished mental acuity.

Former President Biden speaks at a conference hosted by the Advocates, Counselors and Representatives for the Disabled (ACRD) in Chicago on April 15. Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images

Overview

  • Dr. Kevin O’Connor agreed to appear for a transcribed interview on July 9 after being subpoenaed by committee chairman Rep. James Comer.
  • The panel has also scheduled interviews with former Biden aides Neera Tanden, Anthony Bernal, Ashley Williams and Annie Tomasini without issuing subpoenas.
  • Republicans are scrutinizing the president’s use of an autopen for official documents to determine if it reflects diminished involvement in key decisions.
  • A 2005 Justice Department legal memo and a 2024 federal appeals court ruling both affirmed that autopen use for government business is lawful.
  • The Senate Judiciary Committee has signaled its own interest in examining Biden’s mental fitness and held its first hearing without calling witnesses with direct knowledge.