Biden's Personal Doctor Summoned Amid Republican Investigations into Alleged Cognitive Decline Cover-Up

The ongoing controversy over the health and cognitive condition of former President Joe Biden has reached a new level, as Dr. Kevin O’Connor, his longtime personal physician, faces a congressional subpoena to testify about his medical assessments and alleged involvement in a potential cover-up during Biden’s presidency. The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, led by Chairman James Comer, is intensifying its probe into whether the American public was misled about Biden’s mental fitness while he occupied the Oval Office.

The committee’s action comes after Dr. O’Connor declined an earlier invitation for a voluntary transcribed interview regarding his evaluations of Biden and any connections with the president’s family that may have influenced his professional judgment. Allegations have surfaced suggesting that O’Connor’s relationship with the Biden family could have colored his reports to the public, alongside concerns about whether there was a concerted effort to obscure signs of cognitive decline during Biden's time in power. According to the subpoena, the committee seeks clarity on “whether your financial relationship with the Biden family affected your assessment of former President Biden’s physical and mental fitness.”

The White House reportedly intervened previously to block Dr. O’Connor from testifying about both medical matters and unrelated inquiries concerning the Biden family’s business dealings. This has fueled accusations from House Republicans that there has been a systematic attempt to restrict access to critical information about the former president’s health, particularly after high-profile executive actions—including a series of last-minute pardons—were signed in the waning days of the administration.

Health concerns around Biden were a recurring theme throughout his tenure and have only intensified since his departure from office. Questions about mental acuity, further stoked by his recent prostate cancer diagnosis, have put renewed pressure on O’Connor to publicly address the former president’s medical status. Despite these concerns, O’Connor’s annual reports during Biden’s presidency consistently described the former president as fit for duty, stating he had received clean bills of health. However, critics and some members of the media continue to press for direct, unscripted testimony from the physician.

For years, Dr. O’Connor has maintained a close professional and personal rapport with the Biden family, having overseen Biden’s healthcare since 2009. In previous interviews, O’Connor praised Biden’s character and commitment to family, adding another layer of complexity to the investigation as the committee seeks to determine how those relationships may have intersected with his public duties as White House doctor.

As the date for O’Connor’s deposition approaches, the committee appears poised to demand answers, not only about Biden’s mental and physical evaluations but also about the broader issue of transparency in presidential health disclosures. The outcome of this testimony could shape public confidence in the systems meant to keep the electorate informed about their leaders’ ability to serve—and add fuel to a debate already dividing the political landscape.