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News18
09-07-2025
- Health
- News18
'Conspiracy': Biden's Doctor Refuses To Answer Questions On Ex-President's Mental Fitness
Last Updated: Ex-White House physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor invoked the Fifth Amendment, refusing to answer questions about Joe Biden's cognitive health. Former White House physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor refused to answer questions about ex-US President Joe Biden's cognitive health during a closed-door session with the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, invoking his Fifth Amendment right. According to Oversight Chairman James Comer, Dr. Kevin O'Connor declined to answer two direct questions: whether he was ever instructed to lie about the ex-President's health and whether he believed Joe Biden was unfit for office. 'He pleaded the Fifth Amendment," James Comer said. The only question Kevin O'Connor responded to was a confirmation of his name after which he swiftly exited the House office building. Kevin O'Connor's attorney, David Schertler, said the doctor had 'no choice" but to invoke his constitutional rights under the circumstances. James Comer criticized Kevin O'Connor's decision, calling it 'unprecedented" and accusing the Joe Biden administration of orchestrating a cover-up. 'Clearly there was a conspiracy to cover up," he said in a statement, adding, 'We will continue to interview more Biden White House aides to get the answers Americans deserve." The interview was part of a broader investigation into Joe Biden's mental fitness and whether key aides were exercising presidential authority behind the scenes. James Comer cited the book 'Original Sin' by journalists Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson, which alleged that a group of senior Joe Biden aides were making key decisions in place of the US President. Members of this alleged inner circle are now scheduled to appear before the Oversight panel over the next few weeks. Upcoming witnesses include former Chief of Staff Ron Klain (July 24), counselor Steve Ricchetti (July 30), senior adviser Mike Donilon (July 31), deputy chief of staff Bruce Reed (August 5) and former senior adviser Anita Dunn (August 7). Joe Biden has previously dismissed concerns about his cognitive abilities, calling the claims 'ridiculous and false." Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! view comments First Published: July 10, 2025, 02:11 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
New York Post
09-07-2025
- Health
- New York Post
Biden doctor Kevin O'Connor pleads Fifth rather than answer questions about ex-prez's health
WASHINGTON — Ex-White House Dr. Kevin O'Connor pleaded the Fifth Amendment and ducked out of his high-profile congressional deposition Wednesday over the purported shielding of former President Joe Biden's cognitive decline. Biden's longtime personal physician exited the House Oversight Committee grilling just an hour after it started, with O'Connor's attorney David Schertler telling reporters, 'No comments to press.' 'Dr. O'Connor pleaded the Fifth Amendment,' Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) later revealed. 'I'm gonna read the first two questions that were asked.' Advertisement Dr. Kevin O'Connor — seen here with Biden while serving as vice president — pleaded the Fifth to the question, 'Were you ever told to lie about the president's health?' White House Photo Office 'Were you ever told to lie about the president's health? He pleaded the Fifth Amendment,' the chairman said. 'Did you ever believe President Biden was unfit to execute his duties?' 'I think that this adds more fuel to the fire that there was a cover-up,' he declared. Advertisement The Trump White House had declined Tuesday to invoke executive privilege over any of the former White House doctor's testimony. 'There's more and more evidence that comes out every day that would suggest that the president was in a pretty severe mental decline, so we're going to ask about that,' Comer had said before the deposition. Getty Images 'We can't have the physician's office not being truthful about the health condition of the president,' he added, noting that this was part of a larger investigation into who in the Biden White House was authorized to use an autopen that signed executive actions and pardons. Advertisement Schertler, a top criminal defense lawyer, also represented former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci during his testimonies before the Oversight's Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic last year.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Trump Cuts Off Melania's Kennedy Center Red Carpet Cameo
Melania Trump was a first lady of few words as she walked the red carpet with husband Donald at the Kennedy Center Wednesday night—and even then he managed to cut her off. Melania was out on a rare date night with the president to see the revolution- and oppression-based musical Les Misérables at the newly MAGAfied Kennedy Center. Trump installed himself as chairman of the Kennedy Center in February, promising to remove any 'woke' productions from the iconic Washington venue. During a 10-minute red carpet interview on Wednesday, the Trumps were asked to recall the first theater production each had seen. 'Oooh it was a long time ago,' the president said. 'I would say maybe it was Cats.' Melania was then asked to recall the first theater production she saw. She answered, 'Phantom of the Opera,' without expanding on her answer. She upped her word count when asked if she was a fan of Les Misérables: 'I am, I am,' she responded, before Trump cut in. 'We'll be bringing a lot of them in right here,' he added, before the pair were asked whether they would consume popcorn and Diet Coke while watching the production. Trump, again, responded instead of his wife. 'I think so,' Trump said, as Melania mouthed the word 'No' in response. Melania remained smiling and silent during the red carpet appearance at Wednesday's Kennedy Center premiere. Her husband was questioned about which Les Misérables main character he identified with more–Jean Valjean or Inspector Javert? Jean Valjean is a former convict who spends a lifetime seeking redemption and fighting for the poor and needy, Javert is a strict cop determined to enforce France's brutal penal codes. The president, clearly thrown, stalled by saying, 'That's a tough one, the last part of that question that's tough.' He then deflected to his wife noting 'I think you better answer that one honey, I don't know...' Melania remained silent. 'I've seen it, we've seen it a number of times,' the president said of Les Misérables, 'It's fantastic. We have others coming (to the Kennedy Center), other great ones are coming.' The Trumps were met with boos by the Kennedy Center audience as they sat down. Cheers could also be heard before the production started. Ex-White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham claimed in her 2021 book that during his first term in office, Trump had a 'Music Man' who would drop his favorite show tunes on demand as an anger management tactic. They included 'Memory' from Cats and 'The Music of the Night' from the Phantom of the Opera soundtrack. Trump has played both those songs at his rallies, opting to pump up the MAGA masses with dramatic theatre classics. 'Do You Hear the People Sing?' from Les Misérables also joined Trump's rally playlist in back in 2016. The song is a cry for a revolution against the powers that be to save the downtrodden. The creators of the musical voiced their anger that Trump was using the song at a political rally. Trump has regularly bragged about getting a personal letter from Andrew Lloyd Webber inviting him to the New York opening of Phantom of the Opera in 1988. An unabashed theater lover, Trump previously stated he saw Evita on Broadway six times with ex-wife Ivana and his review of Phantom of the Opera was 'great.' The Kennedy Center has seen a number of boycotts since Trump's MAGA takeover. Musician Ben Folds quit the Kennedy Center after Trump came on board. In March he told CBS News he had never witnessed political interference in the arts at this scale due to Trump's 'authoritarian instinct.' 'Let's say I get in an artist that has different views than the president,' Folds said.'Do they feel safe being themselves? Do they feel safe saying what they believe? They're not political shows, but you can express what you'd like to.' Last month more than 90 staffers at the celebrated venue announced plans to unionize.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Defense Secy Hegseth on military recruitment 'tsunami': 'First thought it's a Trump Bump ...'
Defense Secy Hegseth on military recruitment 'tsunami': 'First thought it's a Trump Bump ...' Trump to signs executive order to end DEI in military, reinstate members removed over COVID vaccine mandates 'They were not well suited for jobs...': Defence secretary Pete Hegseth fires top military lawyers Is Pete Hegseth the best Republican party has to offer?Chuck Schumer rips into Trump's DoD nominee 'Trump wants generals like Hitler had…': Ex-White House official reveals; Harris slams, 'Fascist' 'She was so brave...': Trump defends US female Secret Service Agent who 'shielded' him 'Bad three weeks for Houthis…': Trump, Hegseth issue fierce warning to Yemen rebels 'We don't need yes men': Trump encourages West Point graduates to possess 'guts, vision and backbone'
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ex-Trump Aide Names The Elon Musk Attack That's 'Going To Stick The Most' With Trump
Ex-White House communications director Alyssa Farah Griffin on Thursday revealed that Elon Musk's dig at the remaining time in Donald Trump's presidency is exactly what he's 'afraid of' amid his fallout with the billionaire. Musk, in a post to his social media platform, offered far-right conspiracist Laura Loomer 'some food for thought' after she claimed that Republicans are debating whether to take the side of the 'the most powerful man in the world' or 'the richest man in the world' in their explosive public clash. 'Trump has 3.5 years left as President, but I will be around for 40+ years …,' Musk wrote. In a CNN appearance, Griffin said that attack — despite posts tying him to the Jeffrey Epstein files and predicting his tariffs will cause a recession — is 'going to stick the most' with Trump as it essentially calls him a 'lame-duck president.' She argued that if Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' doesn't meet the 60-vote threshold needed to avoid a filibuster in the Senate and doesn't end up passing, that could be a blow to his 'entire legislative agenda' with the midterms around the corner next year. 'He's realizing, like, this is the most damaging thing at this moment that could be happening,' said Griffin of Trump. Griffin — who described the Musk-Trump breakup as 'wild' — said countless Republicans in Congress are now weighing getting 'crosswise' with Musk if they're running again in 2026 as the billionaire is willing to spend 'endlessly' in their district should they back the bill. Other GOP lawmakers not up for reelection 'might wait it out,' she predicted, as they don't want to get on Trump's 'bad side.' Musk-Trump Spat Hits New High As Musk's Ex Piles On Elon Musk Says Donald Trump Is In The Jeffrey Epstein Files Trump's Investigation Into Joe Biden's Autopen Use Is Incredibly Stupid
