Jill Biden Aide Anthony Bernal Refuses to Testify on Biden's Mental Decline

Refusal to Testify

• 📌 Jill Biden's close aide, Anthony Bernal, has refused to appear before the House Oversight Committee for a closed-door interview.
• ⚠️ Bernal, described as Jill Biden's "work husband," previously agreed to testify but reversed his decision, prompting calls for a subpoena.
• 🎯 This refusal comes amid an investigation into an alleged cover-up of President Biden's mental decline during his presidency.

Autopen Signatures and Key Decisions

• ✍️ Former Biden aide Nero Tanden testified that she was authorized to direct the use of autopen signatures on official documents.
• ❓ Tanden admitted to the authorization but was unsure who gave the final approval for the autopen's use.
• 📊 A Fox News poll indicates that a majority of Americans believe Congress should investigate the use of the autopen and the advisers who made key decisions.

Power and Transparency within Biden's Orbit

• 👑 Michael LaRosa, former press secretary for Jill Biden, described Anthony Bernal as potentially the most powerful person within the Biden administration's orbit.
• 💬 LaRosa noted a consistent reluctance within the staff culture to be transparent, even on minor issues, which he often disagreed with.
• 🤝 He suggested that Bernal's refusal to cooperate escalates suspicions and does a disservice to the Bidens, advising him to over-cooperate if he has nothing to hide.

Observations on Cognitive Decline

• 🧐 While LaRosa left his position at the end of 2022 and did not personally experience observations of Biden's cognitive decline, he acknowledged Bernal's greater proximity and access.
• 🗣️ LaRosa stated that Bernal would have had his own observations and would need to be truthful about them if forced to testify under oath.
• ⚖️ It is anticipated that Bernal may fight any subpoena compelling his testimony.