Biden breakdown: Where investigations into the former president stand
Former President Joe Biden’s mental acuity and actions during his final days in office have been under scrutiny, with leaked audio from an interview with former Special Counsel Robert Hur raising questions about his cognitive abilities. Additionally, Biden’s recent cancer diagnosis has drawn attention to his health and decision-making process.
One of the ongoing investigations into Biden and his team is the Justice Department’s review of the pardons granted by the former president. Biden used an AutoPen to automatically sign documents, including pardons for more than 1,500 individuals. The DOJ is specifically looking into the pardon granted to Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, as well as preemptive pardons for individuals like Dr. Anthony Fauci and Gen. Mark Milley.
Despite only hand-signing one pardon during his final weeks in office—for Hunter Biden—Biden faced backlash for going back on his promise not to pardon his son. Hunter Biden had been found guilty of felony gun offenses and federal tax crimes, but was pardoned by his father in December 2024.
Another investigation, led by the House Oversight Committee, is looking into allegations of a cover-up of Biden’s mental decline. Former aides, including Neera Tanden and Anthony Bernal, have agreed to testify about their knowledge of Biden’s cognitive abilities and the use of an autopen tool to mimic his signature.
Furthermore, the House Oversight Committee has expanded its investigation to include Biden’s cancer diagnosis. Biden was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer in May, leading to questions about when he learned of the diagnosis and how it was handled by his administration.
Chairman James Comer has subpoenaed Biden’s former White House physician, Kevin O’Connor, as part of the investigation into both Biden’s mental decline and cancer diagnosis. Comer believes there may have been a cover-up regarding Biden’s health issues based on the former president’s own statements.
As these investigations continue, the American public awaits answers about Biden’s actions and decision-making processes during his time in office. The findings of these investigations could have significant implications for Biden’s legacy and the future of his political career.
This article was written by Brooke Singman, a political correspondent for Fox News Digital, Fox News Channel, and FOX Business.
