Biden’s inner circle caught in House’s widening ‘cover-up’ probe

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, a Republican from Kentucky, is ramping up his investigation into the alleged cover-up of former President Joe Biden’s mental decline by seeking interviews with five more former White House aides. This brings the total number of people being contacted in the investigation to 10.

The latest round of letters are being sent to former White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain, former senior communications advisor Anita Dunn, former top advisors Michael Donilon and Steve Ricchetti, and former Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Bruce Reed. Comer is seeking to understand the role these former officials played in potentially hiding Biden’s declining mental and physical faculties during his time in office.

In his letters to the five aides, Comer emphasized the importance of their firsthand accounts in evaluating Biden’s decline. He highlighted specific incidents and interactions that raise questions about the former president’s ability to perform his duties effectively.

For example, in his letter to Ron Klain, Comer referenced a Politico article that detailed Klain’s role in cutting short debate prep sessions due to Biden’s fatigue and lack of familiarity with the subject matter. Comer is interested in understanding the extent of Klain’s responsibilities and personal interactions within the Oval Office.

Similarly, in the letter to Anita Dunn, Comer pointed out her close relationship with Biden over the past decade and the insights she may have into his mental acuity and health. The committee is looking into whether White House staff implemented a strategy to conceal Biden’s condition or perform his duties on his behalf.

Comer has requested that each of the five aides appear for closed-door transcribed interviews, citing the need for a focused and productive investigation. He believes this approach will be more effective in extracting information than a public hearing that could devolve into a spectacle.

While Comer hopes the witnesses will voluntarily comply with the investigation, he has not ruled out the possibility of issuing subpoenas if necessary. The committee expects to release transcribed interview dates later this week.

Overall, Comer’s investigation into the alleged cover-up of Biden’s mental decline is gaining momentum as he seeks to uncover the truth behind the former president’s health and the actions of his former White House aides. The results of this probe could have significant implications for future legislative responses to similar situations.