The House Oversight Committee is intensifying its investigation into former President Joe Biden’s mental fitness, and a key figure close to the Biden family is now in the spotlight. With new developments unfolding, questions about transparency and accountability in the previous administration are taking center stage. What secrets might be uncovered as Republicans press for answers?

Summary

• House Oversight Committee subpoenas Anthony Bernal, former senior aide to Jill Biden, for refusing to testify voluntarily.
• Investigation focuses on alleged cover-up of Joe Biden’s mental decline and unauthorized use of autopen for executive actions.
• Republicans, led by Chairman James Comer, demand transparency after White House waives executive privilege.
• Bernal, dubbed Jill Biden’s “work husband,” faces a July 16 deposition.
• Probe aims to uncover who held real power in Biden’s White House.

Subpoena Sparks Accountability Push

On June 26, 2025, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) issued a subpoena to Anthony Bernal, former senior adviser to First Lady Jill Biden, after he abruptly canceled a scheduled testimony. 

The committee is probing allegations of a cover-up surrounding former President Joe Biden’s mental decline and the potential misuse of an autopen for executive actions. Bernal’s refusal to appear voluntarily has fueled Republican suspicions of obstruction. 

“Let this subpoena send a clear message to Biden’s inner circle: We will stop at nothing to expose the truth about Joe Biden’s decline & unauthorized use of the autopen,” Comer stated on X.

Unveiling the Biden White House

Bernal, often called Jill Biden’s “work husband,” wielded significant influence in the Biden administration, with insiders like former press secretary Michael LaRosa noting, “Bernal was probably the most powerful human inside the Biden’s orbit and inside the White House.” 

His close ties to the Bidens make his testimony critical to understanding who was truly calling the shots during Biden’s presidency. The White House’s decision to waive executive privilege for Bernal and seven other former aides has stripped away legal protections, prompting accusations that he is “running scared” to avoid scrutiny.

Conservative Call for Truth

Republicans, backed by President Donald Trump, are determined to hold the Biden administration accountable.

Comer emphasized, “Now that the White House has waived executive privilege, it’s abundantly clear that Anthony Bernal — Jill Biden’s so-called ‘work husband’ — never intended to be transparent about Joe Biden’s cognitive decline and the ensuing cover-up.” 

The probe, which includes testimony from Biden’s former physician Kevin O’Connor on July 9, seeks to reveal whether aides shielded Biden’s condition from the public, undermining trust in government. For conservatives, this investigation is a step toward restoring integrity and ensuring no administration can hide behind closed doors.

What’s Next?

As Bernal faces a July 16 deposition, the Oversight Committee’s efforts signal a broader Republican push to expose perceived failures of the Biden era. With the American people demanding answers, this probe could reshape how we view leadership and accountability in Washington.