Testimony from Former First Lady’s Chief of Staff Raises Questions
The former Chief of Staff to Jill Biden faced scrutiny during a House Committee hearing on government reform. Anthony Bernal chose not to answer questions, invoking the Fifth Amendment.
Committee Chairman James Comer, a Republican from Kentucky, expressed his disappointment, stating that Bernal’s refusal to answer whether GOP lawmakers instructed him to mislead about President Biden’s health was telling. He also highlighted concerns about the potential involvement of unelected officials in presidential duties.
Comer remarked, “It’s not surprising that Anthony Bernal is using the Fifth Amendment to shield himself from criminal liability,” further emphasizing the growing criticism directed toward the Biden administration.
“This marks a significant scandal, and the American public deserves transparency and accountability. We will keep pursuing the truth and explore avenues to obtain the needed answers,” he added.
Bernal’s testimony is part of a broader inquiry into President Biden’s mental acuity during his presidency, including whether he was aware of documents signed with an auto-pen.
Last week, another key figure, Dr. Kevin O’Connor, who served as Biden’s physician, also invoked the Fifth Amendment when questioned about his role in Biden’s health disclosures. This drew further criticism from Comer, who stated, “When the president’s doctor was asked if he was ever directed to misrepresent Biden’s health, he used the Fifth. And again, when questioned about Biden’s fitness to serve.” He went on to declare, “President Trump is correct. This is the largest scandal in the history of the Oval Office.”
Trump alleged that Biden employed an auto-pen for signing pardons and other official documents, suggesting someone else might be responsible for his signature on certain documents.
In response to these accusations, Biden characterized them as falsehoods. During a recent interview with The New York Times, he stated, “They’re lying. They know it.” He insisted that his administration made crucial decisions regarding pardons, executive orders, and legislation during his tenure.
