Dr. Kevin O'Connor, the longtime physician of former President Joe Biden, will not participate in a Republican-led congressional investigation into Biden's health, citing physician-patient privilege and the Fifth Amendment. He was subpoenaed to testify regarding allegations of a cover-up of Biden's cognitive decline. O'Connor's decision is based on his duty to maintain patient confidentiality, which, according to his attorneys, would be compromised by cooperation. Republican Rep. James Comer criticized O'Connor’s refusal to testify, arguing for the necessity of transparency into Biden's health issues, especially following new allegations post-presidency.
Dr. Kevin O'Connor, Biden's physician, declined to testify in a House investigation into Biden's health, citing physician-patient privilege and the Fifth Amendment.
O'Connor stated that cooperating with the probe could compromise his professional obligation to maintain patient confidentiality and risk his medical license.
Rep. James Comer criticized O'Connor for invoking the Fifth Amendment, asserting that the American people demand transparency regarding Biden's health.
The investigation by Republicans is centered on accusations of a cover-up related to President Biden's cognitive decline during his presidency.
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