The American public deserves transparency about their president’s health, but recent revelations suggest a troubling cover-up. As questions swirl about Joe Biden’s fitness to lead, his physician’s refusal to testify has conservatives demanding accountability.

Summary

• Dr. Kevin O’Connor pleads Fifth on Biden’s health questions.
• House Oversight Committee probes Biden’s cognitive fitness.
• O’Connor issued glowing health reports despite visible decline.
• Conservatives call for accountability in alleged cover-up.
• Investigation questions trust in White House medical reports.

Physician’s Silence Raises Suspicions

Dr. Kevin O’Connor, Joe Biden’s White House physician, invoked his Fifth Amendment right 14 times during a closed-door House Oversight Committee hearing on July 8, refusing to answer questions about the former president’s health. The committee, led by Republicans, sought clarity on whether O’Connor was instructed to misrepresent Biden’s cognitive and physical condition. 

“Dr. O’Connor pleading the Fifth all but confirms he was a key player in the biggest coverup in presidential history and knew Joe Biden wasn’t fit to serve, and now he’s grasping for anything to protect himself,” added Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-TX) “Experts agree that the Oversight Committee’s questions wouldn’t have violated doctor-patient confidentiality, which means O’Connor isn’t shielding Biden’s privacy—he’s most likely shielding his own criminal behavior.”

“Dr. Kevin O’Connor covered it up,” Rep. Jackson later declared on X, asserting that Biden was “cognitively unfit to be President.” O’Connor’s refusal to testify, even under subpoena and with executive privilege waived, has fueled conservative outrage over what they see as a deliberate effort to conceal Biden’s decline.

Contradictory Health Reports

O’Connor’s annual health reports consistently portrayed Biden as fit to lead, with his February 2024 assessment claiming the then-81-year-old was “healthy” and “robust.” 

These reports starkly contrasted with public observations of Biden’s frailty, memory lapses, and disorientation during his presidency. 

When pressed on whether he was told to lie about Biden’s condition or believed Biden was unfit to serve, O’Connor repeatedly pleaded the Fifth, citing “doctor-patient privilege.”  This stonewalling has intensified skepticism. 

“The American people should be able to trust that the White House physician is not LYING about the President’s health,” one X user posted, echoing widespread conservative sentiment.

A Call for Accountability

The Oversight Committee’s investigation, spurred by concerns over Biden’s mental acuity, aims to uncover whether O’Connor’s reports were politically motivated. 

Rep. James Comer (R-KY) emphasized the need for transparency, stating, “The public deserves to know if Biden’s health was misrepresented to prop up his presidency.” 

Conservatives argue that O’Connor’s silence suggests complicity in a broader effort to hide Biden’s unfitness, especially as his administration faced mounting challenges. 

“This is unprecedented, and I think that this adds more fuel to the fire that there was a cover-up,” Comer declared. “Congress must assess legislative solutions to prevent such a cover-up from happening again. We will continue to interview more Biden White House aides to get the answers Americans deserve.”

Posts on X have labeled the situation a “massive cover-up,” with users questioning why no one has been held accountable.

Trust in Question

O’Connor’s refusal to testify has eroded trust in White House medical reporting, with conservatives pointing to it as evidence of systemic deceit. As the investigation continues, Republicans are pushing for answers to ensure such obfuscation never undermines the presidency again. The public awaits clarity on whether Biden’s health was deliberately misrepresented to maintain power.