WP learned about Biden's aides' refusal to testify in the case of his health
Top aides to the administration of former US President Joe Biden are trying to slow down the trial in the case of concealing the health status of the former leader of the country, citing the constitutional right "not to testify against himself." The Washington Post writes about this on July 18.
The article clarifies that the current head of state, Donald Trump, initiated an investigation into Biden's mental state, which, accordingly, affected former White House officials.
"Some assistants agreed to testify voluntarily, others are being forced to do so by subpoenas, and several people are discussing with their lawyers the possibility of exercising the right to silence," the material says.
There is a growing sense of anxiety among Biden's allies, as Trump, using presidential power, promotes claims that his predecessor was mentally incapable of holding office, the article emphasizes.
"Trump has similarly pursued a number of alleged political enemies, and Biden's aides are seeking legal protection for fear that they themselves have become the target of political retaliation," the article says.
Earlier, on June 2, it was reported that the US Department of Justice would conduct an investigation into Biden's decision in the last days of his presidency to pardon members of his family and prisoners sentenced to death. Ed Martin, the Justice Department's pardon lawyer, clarified that as part of the investigation, the competence of the former head of the White House would be checked.
On June 4, Trump ordered an investigation into Joe Biden's health and the use of a fountain pen by his assistants to sign documents. The White House publication noted that Biden had suffered from severe cognitive impairment for many years, as a result of which his assistants could take advantage of the situation and use a fountain pen to sign important documents for selfish purposes.
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