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Biden Aide Invokes Fifth Amendment in House Oversight Committee Inquiry

A political aide's refusal to answer questions during a congressional investigation highlights the...
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    National
  • Last Update
    2025-11-03
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Event Overview

A political aide's refusal to answer questions during a congressional investigation highlights the tension and scrutiny surrounding a former president's conduct. The invocation of constitutional rights underscores the adversarial nature of the inquiry, reflecting broader partisan divisions.

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Annie Tomasini Invokes Fifth Amendment in House Oversight Committee Deposition
2025-06-07 01:02

Annie Tomasini, a Biden aide, invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to answer questions during a closed-door interview with the Republican-led House Oversight Committee. The investigation focused on former President Joe Biden's mental fitness and his use of a presidential autopen while in office. Tomasini, through her lawyer Jonathan Su, did not take questions from reporters as she left the Rayburn House Office Building. Su's statement noted there is no actual evidence of wrongdoing.

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