That’s why former President Donald Trump just announced an investigation. For one, he’s zeroing in on President Joe Biden’s use of an autopen to sign pardons and other official documents. This inquiry, which gained traction following Biden’s debate performance against Trump, coincides with escalating concerns regarding Biden’s mental acuity. That investigation points to what could be some of Biden’s final executive actions. It discusses what his cognitive health means for the rest of us, as illustrated in Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson’s recently released book Original Sin.
After he failed to deliver reasonable answers on stage at a debate, the President’s mental state quickly became a major discussion point. This led to massive discussion and speculation about his mental capacity. Those in attendance saw him struggle to give audible replies and inaccurately reference several federal programs by name. After this dismal performance, Biden withdrew from the presidential primary. Vice President Kamala Harris filled his role on the ticket, but the administration lost the election to the Trump campaign.
In response to these developments, House Republicans have ramped up their investigation, subpoenaing testimony from Biden’s inner-circle. The committee has summoned Biden’s physician, Kevin O’Connor, along with several former senior White House aides, to provide insights into Biden’s mental fitness and the operational dynamics within the administration.
To James Comer, the architect of the House GOP’s investigation, that mattered—these depositions were the linchpin of the investigation.
“These five former senior advisors were eyewitnesses to President Biden’s condition and operations within the Biden White House,” – James Comer
He further asserted that these individuals must “provide truthful answers about President Biden’s cognitive state and who was calling the shots.”
As the investigation continues, Trump already seems to have a strong opinion on the meaning of Biden’s use of an autopen. He argued that it put a smoke-screen in front of what the true decision-making processes were in Biden’s administration.
“The American public was purposefully shielded from discovering who wielded the executive power, all while Biden’s signature was deployed across thousands of documents to effect radical policy shifts,” – Donald Trump
Trump described the situation as one of the “most dangerous and concerning scandals in American history.”
In light of these accusations, Naomi Biden—Joe Biden’s granddaughter—took to social media to rebut her grandfather’s record unflatteringly drawn from “Original Sin.” She dismissed the book as “political fairy smut” aimed at sensationalizing the challenges within the Democratic Party regarding Biden’s age and mental capacity.
“This book is political fairy smut for the permanent, professional chattering class,” – Naomi Biden
Joe Biden and his family have consistently denied any assertions regarding cognitive decline. They’ve been helped by strong backing from Democratic members of their caucus — led by Rep. Jamie Raskin, who blasted the political nature of Comers’ inquiry as politically motivated.
“Chairman Comer had his big shot in the last Congress to impeach Joe Biden and it was, of course, a spectacular flop,” – Jamie Raskin
Raskin went on to say that Comer should give up on his $ spent dream as far as Biden’s presidency is concerned.
The Republican inquiry centers largely on trying to find wrongdoing in Biden’s last-minute actions as president, specifically executive orders and pardons. The rise of this controversy has sparked new debate over whether aides usurped presidential authority throughout his administration. Brandon Gill, a Republican committee member, reinforced the need for transparency in this issue.
“I think that the American people deserve to know the truth and they want to know the truth of what happened,” – Brandon Gill
He echoed sentiments shared by others about the necessity for accountability, stating that “the American people didn’t elect a bureaucracy to run the country.”