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Annie Tomasini became the third Biden administration official to plead the Fifth Amendment before the House Oversight Committee. This happened during a Republican-led investigation into President Biden’s mental fitness and his use of an autopen for executive actions. Republicans say this shows a pattern of Biden’s closest aides hiding critical information.
Chairman James Comer called it “unbelievable” that these officials refuse to answer basic questions about Biden’s ability to serve. He accused them of protecting themselves and Biden instead of telling the truth to Americans. Tomasini specifically refused to say if she was told to lie about Biden’s health or hide classified documents.
This follows two other top Biden aides—Anthony Bernal and Dr. Kevin O’Connor—who also invoked their Fifth Amendment rights recently. Bernal was Jill Biden’s chief of staff, and O’Connor was Biden’s White House physician. Both declined to cooperate with the same investigation.
Republicans argue these repeated Fifth Amendment pleas suggest a coordinated cover-up. They want to know if Biden’s inner circle hid his cognitive decline or allowed improper use of the autopen. Biden claims he “made every decision” himself, but GOP leaders demand proof.
Democrats counter that invoking the Fifth is a legal right, not an admission of guilt. Tomasini’s lawyer stressed there’s “no actual evidence of wrongdoing” by her. Still, Republicans see this as evidence of a historic scandal needing full transparency.
The Oversight Committee continues to push for answers, promising to “examine options” to get the truth. They insist the American people deserve to know if Biden was fit to lead and who actually governed behind the scenes.
With three Biden confidants now silent, the investigation faces major roadblocks. GOP leaders vow to keep fighting for accountability, calling this a critical test of government honesty.
Hardworking patriots deserve leaders who answer tough questions, not hide behind legal maneuvers. This pattern of secrecy shakes trust in the presidency itself.
