Who exactly was running America during Joe Biden’s presidency? That’s the alarming question Senate Republicans are now determined to answer, announcing a major investigation into what they describe as the orchestrated cover-up of Biden’s cognitive decline. Sens. Eric Schmitt (R-MO) and John Cornyn (R-TX) revealed Thursday that the Senate Judiciary Committee will convene on June 18 to uncover precisely who was pulling the strings in Biden’s final years.
“For four years, when the American people saw Joe Biden, they saw someone who was clearly not capable of making major decisions for the nation,” Schmitt declared bluntly. He went on to accuse Biden’s inner circle and mainstream media allies of actively concealing the reality of Biden’s condition from voters. Cornyn echoed this sentiment, calling the effort a “conspiracy” between Biden’s family, closest aides, and supporters in the media.
This Senate probe is more than political theater. It directly addresses a critical constitutional issue: was our nation led by an elected president, or by unelected bureaucrats and shadowy insiders? It also underscores a disturbing reality conservatives have long decried—the mainstream media’s complicity in shielding Biden from scrutiny. The American people were fed a carefully polished narrative, while Biden’s obvious struggles and confusion were brushed aside by legacy outlets desperate to maintain their chosen candidate’s façade.
Adding urgency to this investigation, House Republicans have simultaneously stepped up their own inquiry into the Biden administration’s troubling use of autopen technology to sign executive orders and pardons. This unprecedented practice raises critical questions about Biden’s actual role in decision-making. Were crucial presidential actions carried out without genuine oversight from the commander-in-chief? The implications for our democracy are dire and demand immediate answers.
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) has already begun pursuing top Biden aides for their roles in concealing the former president’s decline. Among those targeted are key figures like Neera Tanden, Annie Tomasini, and Anthony Bernal, a longtime aide to Jill Biden described by insiders as wielding “enormous” power in the administration. Even Biden’s physician, Dr. Kevin O’Connor, has been drawn into the probe. Comer has made it clear subpoenas will be issued if necessary, stating, “We expect all witnesses to fully comply with the Committee’s investigation.”
This investigation gained further momentum following revelations detailed in the recent book “Original Sin” by CNN’s Jake Tapper and Axios’s Alex Thompson. According to their account, the Biden White House aggressively managed the narrative surrounding the former president’s health, shielding voters from the disturbing truth. Anthony Bernal, in particular, comes under scrutiny for possibly wielding undue influence over presidential decisions.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has also weighed in, calling directly upon Jill Biden to “speak up” about her husband’s true condition. During a press briefing, Leavitt didn’t mince words: “Anybody looking at the videos and photo evidence of Joe Biden with your own eyes and a little bit of common sense can see this was a clear cover-up.”
At stake here is more than partisan politics—it’s the integrity of America’s constitutional order. The presidency is not merely symbolic; it requires clear, decisive leadership. The American people deserve transparency and accountability, not deception and secrecy. If unelected bureaucrats and political operatives were indeed making decisions in Biden’s place, the public has a right to know.
With Senate and House Republicans pressing forward, the truth may finally emerge about who controlled the levers of power behind Biden’s presidency. Conservatives must demand accountability and transparency. Our republic depends on it.