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Andrew Bates tells Oversight committee he saw Biden "in charge," denies any cover-up of fitness
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Andrew Bates, a former White House deputy press official, told the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on Aug. 21, 2025, that "in the White House, it was universally understood that Joe Biden was in charge."
Andrew Bates, a former White House deputy press official, told the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on Aug. 21, 2025, that "in the White House, it was universally understood that Joe Biden was in charge." Bates gave the interview as part of the committee's inquiry into questions raised about Mr. Biden's age, health and fitness for office.
Bates said he observed the president working closely with senior staff and defended the White House's routines for clearing major actions. "People were very conscientious about ensuring that he had signed off on things," he told the committee, adding that this extended…
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