Dr. Kevin O’Connor, former White House physician for President Joe Biden, refused to answer questions during his July 2025 deposition before the House Oversight Committee investigating Biden’s mental fitness in office. The investigation arose from concerns over Biden’s cognitive abilities during his term and the legitimacy of documents signed with his autopen, amid Biden’s denial of claims questioning his mental state.
When questioned about whether he was directed to provide false information regarding President Biden’s health, O’Connor declined to respond by citing confidentiality protections and his constitutional right against self-incrimination, prompting Chairman James Comer to accuse a deliberate effort to hide the facts. Comer emphasized that the committee will continue interviewing Biden aides and release a complete report, stating, “The American people demand transparency,” while Democrats criticized the probe as wasteful and politically motivated.
The refusal to testify and ongoing investigation highlight tensions over presidential health transparency and legislative proposals to prevent future cover-ups during administrations.
