Former President Donald Trump has initiated an investigation into his predecessor, Joe Biden, alleging a conspiracy to conceal Biden's health condition from the public. Trump has directed the White House counsel to explore whether Biden's aides deceived the nation about his mental state. This probe, announced in a government memorandum, labels the alleged cover-up as a significant scandal in American history.
The controversy arises from Biden's diagnosis of aggressive prostate cancer, which his office disclosed had spread to his bones. This revelation has rekindled debates about Biden's health during his presidency and his now-withdrawn candidacy. Trump and his supporters claim Biden's aides obscured his physical and cognitive decline, taking control of presidential decisions.
Trump has also ordered an investigation into Biden's use of an autopen to sign documents, challenging the legality of actions taken during his presidency. Trump argues this practice raises questions about the validity of Biden's executive decisions, despite legal opinions supporting its use under presidential direction.
Biden has dismissed Trump's allegations as absurd and false, affirming that he made all decisions during his presidency. Democrats and former President Bill Clinton have criticized the investigations as distractions from current issues. They argue that these inquiries are efforts to undermine Biden's presidency and overturn his executive actions.
The Republican-led House oversight committee is examining these claims, focusing on who truly exercised executive power during Biden's term. The ongoing investigations reflect deep political divisions, with each side standing firm in its assertions about Biden's mental acuity and the legitimacy of his presidency.
