The Transcribed Interview of Andrew Bates | The Biden Autopen Presidency

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform · October 28, 2025

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The interview of Andrew Bates was conducted by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform under house rule 10, which grants the committee broad jurisdiction for investigations.

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Andrew Bates, a former White House deputy press official and campaign spokesperson, testified before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on 2025-08-21. Bates described his work as a White House press official, interactions with senior White House staff and outside reporters, and his direct observations of President Joe Bidens day-to-day role and performance. He denied knowledge of any instance in which others exercised the presidents executive authority without his knowledge, disputed claims of a cover-up about the presidents fitness, and described internal press operations and post-debate communications decisions.

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