House Committee Probes Biden's Physician Amid Growing Allegations of Impropriety
In the wake of the emergence of new and pressing questions about his involvement at the White House, the House Oversight Committee is intensifying its investigation into President Joe Biden's physician, Dr. Kevin O'Connor.
The Committee is scrutinizing Dr. O’Connor's medical assessments of the president and his potential involvement in the Biden family's business dealings, as Breitbart reports.
Initial Inquiry into Dr. O'Connor's Role
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) recently announced the House Oversight Committee's eagerness to conduct an interview with Dr. Kevin O'Connor, President Joe Biden's primary physician. This development is part of a larger inquiry led by Chairman James Comer.
The Committee’s interest centers on Dr. O'Connor's February medical assessment, which described President Biden as a "healthy, active, robust 81-year-old-male" fit to execute his presidential duties. Concerns have been raised about the credibility of these assessments, particularly in light of Biden's shaky recent debate performance.
Allegations suggest that Dr. O'Connor's evaluations may be influenced by his business ties with the Biden family. This point has fueled the Committee's commitment to further investigation.
Connections to Americore Health
Notably, the Committee's probe also explores Dr. O'Connor’s connections to Americore Health, LLC, a company that has been embroiled in bankruptcy proceedings. The investigation unearthed that President Biden’s brother, James Biden, made a $200,000 payment to Joe Biden from funds linked to Americore.
Additionally, James Biden received $400,000 and $200,000 in payments from Americore characterized as loans. These payments were made with the promise that James Biden’s political connections could procure investments for the struggling company.
It has been disclosed that James Biden sought advice from Dr. O'Connor in relation to his work with Americore. These revelations have prompted the House Oversight Committee to delve deeper into the nature of Dr. O'Connor’s business interactions.
Formal Investigations and Document Requests
Dr. O'Connor has largely avoided media interviews, which has led the Committee to formally demand his cooperation. Chairman James Comer has persistently questioned the discrepancies between statements given by the White House Press Secretary, President Biden, and Dr. O'Connor.
Comer’s concern hinges on whether Dr. O'Connor’s assessments of Biden have been independently conducted or swayed by personal business interests. To clarify these aspects, Comer has requested Dr. O'Connor supply all documents and communications related to Americore and James Biden.
"Recently, it was reported that you have 'never recommended that [President] Biden take a cognitive test,'" stated Comer in one of his letters. "The Oversight Committee is concerned your medical assessments have been influenced by your private business endeavors with the Biden family," he added.
Debate Performance Sparks Further Scrutiny
The Committee’s investigation was spurred in large part by President Biden's performance in his June 27 debate against former President Donald Trump. This event has brought Biden’s health into sharp focus, with Trump leveraging Biden's performance as evidence of potential cognitive decline.
Trump's remarks included pointed criticisms of Biden's ability to talk and walk effectively, suggesting Biden might be "jacked up" for upcoming debates. This debate performance has only heightened the Committee's resolve to probe O'Connor’s medical evaluations.
Comer articulated the Committee's stance: "After a concerning debate performance by President Biden against former President Donald Trump on June 27, journalists have rushed to report on what Americans have seen plainly for years: the President appears unwell."
Potential Influence Over Medical Assessments
The credibility of Dr. O'Connor’s medical assessments is crucial. Comer raised doubts about whether these evaluations have been independent of his private dealings with the Biden family. As Comer noted, inconsistencies in the communication from the White House compound these concerns.
"The statements by the White House Press Secretary and President Biden appear inconsistent, and the Committee seeks to understand the extent of your role at the White House," Comer emphasized in his letter to the doctor. "Given your connections with the Biden family, the Committee also seeks to understand if you are in a position to provide accurate and independent reviews of the President’s fitness to serve."
This skepticism is driving the Committee to scrutinize all facets of Dr. O'Connor’s professional and personal interactions with the Bidens. The goal is to ensure that the President's health evaluations are truthful and free from undue influence.
Conclusion of the Investigation
As the investigation continues, the House Oversight Committee remains keen on uncovering the extent of Dr. O'Connor’s involvement with the Biden family’s business ventures and their impact on his medical assessments. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene encapsulated the Committee’s stance by affirming members' anticipation of discussions with President Biden’s physician.
The investigation initially began as a scrutiny of Dr. O'Connor's professional assessments of President Biden’s health. It quickly expanded to explore his business affiliations, notably with Americore Health and how these ties may influence his role as the President's physician.
Committee Chairman James Comer has called for transparency, demanding records and communications pertinent to the case. The inquiry’s broader implications touch on the critical need for unbiased medical evaluations of national leaders.