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Jill Biden Aide Invokes Fifth to Decline Testimony in Republican Investigation

UNITED STATES, JUL 16 – Anthony Bernal refused to answer questions on Biden's mental fitness and autopen use, marking the second aide to invoke the Fifth Amendment in this House Oversight probe.

  • A former senior aide to Jill Biden, Anthony Bernal, invoked the Fifth Amendment and refused to answer questions in a House investigation into President Joe Biden's mental state and use of the autopen while in office.
  • Representative Byron Donalds stated, 'This is corruption at the highest level,' referencing the questioning of Joe Biden’s capabilities during Bernal’s deposition.
  • The House Oversight Committee subpoenaed Bernal for his testimony, while Democrats have criticized the investigation as political theater without merit.
  • Committee Chair Comer indicated that they may pursue testimony from Vice President Harris or Biden's family members.
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The House Oversight Committee, under Republican control, is considering quoting former President Joe Biden and former First Lady Jill Biden as part of an investigation that seeks to determine whether people in their environment concealed signs of cognitive or physical impairment during their time in the White House.]]>

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