In a recent interview on Fox News, Professor John Yoo, a former Deputy Assistant Attorney General and current law professor at UC Berkeley, called for the appointment of a special counsel to investigate President Joe Biden‘s cognitive health. Yoo emphasized the importance of transparency regarding the president’s mental fitness and the potential implications for national security and governance.
Yoo suggested that Robert Hur, who previously served as special counsel, should be reappointed to conduct a thorough investigation. He argued that such an inquiry would ensure that individuals close to the president could be questioned under oath, thereby uncovering any efforts to conceal information about Biden’s health or unauthorized exercises of presidential power.
The proposal includes the possibility of Congress establishing its own investigative committee, akin to past inquiries like Watergate and Iran-Contra. Yoo highlighted that this initiative is not about political retribution but about preserving the integrity of the presidency and ensuring that the executive branch operates within constitutional bounds.
The discussion gains urgency in light of recent reports concerning President Biden’s health. Yoo’s call for an investigation aims to address these concerns systematically and uphold the principles of accountability and transparency in government.
