Comer Urges DOJ Investigation into Biden’s Autopen Use in Critical Report

House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer, a Republican from Kentucky, is pressing the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate the use of autopen by former President Joe Biden. His demands follow a substantial 100-page report released by the committee, which outlines serious concerns regarding Biden’s mental fitness during his presidency.

Investigation Demands and Findings

Comer asserts that there is significant evidence suggesting that White House aides manipulated information about Biden’s cognitive abilities. The report alleges that key figures in Biden’s administration concealed signs of mental decline. Moreover, it questions the validity of executive actions signed by Biden via autopen, claiming he may not have been fully aware of these decisions.

The document states, “In the absence of sufficient contemporaneous documentation indicating that cognitively deteriorating President Biden himself made a given executive decision, such decisions do not carry the force of law and should be considered void.” The GOP report urges a comprehensive review of all executive actions taken by Biden during his term from January 20, 2021, to January 19, 2025, with a focus on acts of clemency.

Concerns Over Pardons

Among the more controversial elements of the report is the involvement of Hunter Biden in discussions regarding pardons. Former Chief of Staff Jeff Zients indicated that Hunter participated in some meetings related to clemency decisions. The report highlights a lack of transparency in the documentation surrounding Biden’s pardons, raising doubts about whether these actions were authentically decided by the former president.

• Key individuals mentioned in the pardons: Dr. Anthony Fauci, General Mark Milley, and members of Congress.
• The Oversight Committee interviewed 14 witnesses over three months, primarily from Biden’s inner circle.

Interrogations and Subpoenas

Despite extensive interviews, Comer expressed concern that aides may have shielded Biden from scrutiny even during testimony. He noted that none of the witnesses admitted to having concerns about his cognitive health. This portrayal contrasts sharply with public perceptions of Biden’s abilities.

The report also criticizes former White House physician Dr. Kevin O’Connor, who reportedly invoked the Fifth Amendment during questioning. Comer described O’Connor’s actions as “reckless,” suggesting that he may have been influenced by political pressures, thereby impacting his medical assessments of Biden.

Recommendations and Reactions

The report advises the D.C. Health Board of Medicine to investigate O’Connor’s conduct while serving as Biden’s physician. It raises critical questions about potential misconduct in the medical care provided to the former president, including the accuracy of medical reports released to the public.

Biden’s allies have dismissed the investigation as politically motivated, arguing that concerns regarding his cognitive abilities have been amplified by media coverage and opposition voices. In response to these critiques, Biden stated in a July interview, “I made every decision” on my own, reaffirming his autonomy during his presidency.

As the investigation unfolds, it remains to be seen how these allegations and findings will impact Biden’s legacy and the ongoing political discourse.