Former Biden chief of staff Jeff Zients testifies in probe of Biden mental decline

Ex-Biden chief of staff testifies in GOP probe of former president’s mental decline

By Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Former White House chief of staff Jeff Zients testified behind closed doors at length about former President Joe Biden’s aging throughout the course of his term, including how he pushed Biden’s doctor to conduct a full medical workup, according to a person familiar with the transcribed interview. Zients told House Oversight Committee investigators on Thursday that Biden’s decision-making slowed during the course of h…

Former Biden chief of staff Jeff Zients testifies in probe of Biden mental decline

By Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Former White House chief of staff Jeff Zients testified behind closed doors at length about former President Joe Biden’s aging throughout the course of his term, including how he pushed Biden’s doctor to conduct a full medical workup, according to a person familiar with the transcribed interview. Zients told House Oversight Committee investigators on Thursday that Biden’s decision-making slowed during the course of t…

Ex-Biden chief of staff Jeff Zients called for post-debate cognitive test, said 46th prez’s memory grew worse in office: source

Former White House chief of staff Jeff Zients revealed to Congress Thursday that former President Joe Biden's memory and decision-making capability deteriorated while in office, according to a source familiar with the ex-aide's transcribed interview.

Biden Chief of Staff Had Suggested Cognitive Exam, Recalls Concerns From Cabinet

Joe Biden’s then-White House chief of staff told a congressional panel Thursday that he asked the White House physician about a full medical and cognitive exam after Biden’s disastrous June 2024 debate with Donald Trump.  Jeff Zients is the last scheduled witness to take questions from the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee for its investigation into Biden’s fitness while he was in office. Zients said that Dr. Kevin O’Connor told hi…

Former Biden chief of staff arrives for House Oversight Committee interview

Former White House chief of staff Jeff Zients arrived on Capitol Hill Thursday for a closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee as part of the panel’s investigation into whether Biden administration aides concealed the president’s mental decline or executed official acts on his behalf without consent. Zients did not respond to shouted questions from reporters upon entering the committee’s secure interview room. Chairman James Comer…

Former Chief of Staff Zients testifies over Biden health decline allegations

A former White House Chief of Staff under President Joe Biden will appear before the House Oversight Committee on Thursday.