Dr. Kevin O'Connor Invokes Fifth Amendment in Deposition Regarding Biden's Health

Deposition of Dr. Kevin O'Connor

• 📌 The deposition of Dr. Kevin O'Connor, former physician to President Biden, was conducted by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
• 🎯 The committee's investigation focused on President Biden's alleged mental and physical decline and efforts to conceal it, with potential legislative solutions like changes to the 25th Amendment being considered.

Assertion of Privileges

• ⚖️ Dr. O'Connor, on the advice of his counsel, invoked his right under the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution and the physician-patient privilege.
• 🚫 He stated he would decline to answer any questions posed by the committee, citing these privileges and his ethical duty of confidentiality to his patients.
• 📄 Council for Dr. O'Connor argued that the committee intended to disregard the physician-patient privilege, potentially leading to revocation of his medical license and civil liability.

Criminal Investigation and Legal Advice

• 🚨 A presidential memorandum from June 4th, 2025, directed a parallel criminal investigation into similar topics by the Department of Justice.
• 💡 Dr. O'Connor's legal team emphasized that invoking the Fifth Amendment does not imply guilt but can protect innocent individuals from ambiguous circumstances.
• 🎤 The deposition proceedings included introductions of staff, explanation of ground rules, and the formal swearing-in of the witness.

Outcome of Deposition

• 🎤 Dr. O'Connor repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment and physician-patient privilege in response to all questions regarding President Biden's health and fitness for office.
• 🚪 Following the invocation of these privileges, Dr. O'Connor was excused from the deposition.