The Benny Show — Episode Summary

Episode Title: New Biden BOMBSHELL Criminal Evidence Released LIVE Right Now | All Pardons 'Void' | DOJ Ready... with Guest Chairman James Comer
Host: Benny Johnson
Guest: Rep. James Comer, Chairman of the House Oversight Committee
Date: October 28, 2025

Overview

This episode focuses on the House Oversight Committee's bombshell report alleging that numerous executive actions by former President Joe Biden—especially pardons—are "void" due to their being signed by AutoPen, amid claims of Biden's severe cognitive decline and lack of legitimate consent. Host Benny Johnson and guest Chairman James Comer discuss the legal, ethical, and political ramifications, with broad commentary on the Biden administration, Democratic leadership, and the future of American politics. The episode also contrasts Biden's leadership with Donald Trump's recent international activities and personalities.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Trump in Japan: Diplomatic Spectacle vs Biden's "Decline"

• Epic Trump Visit ([05:54]–[14:38]):
  Benny opens with coverage of Donald Trump’s dramatic arrival on a US aircraft carrier in Japan, meeting Prime Minister Sanai Takachi. Both leaders’ enthusiasm and camaraderie are highlighted, with Benny contrasting Trump's energetic stage presence with Biden’s lack of engagement at international events.

  • Quote:
    “Jumping for joy. She’s literally jumping for joy.”
    — Benny Johnson ([07:55])
  • Trump is praised for embracing "America First" values and rejuvenating international alliances.

• Japan's Politics ([10:10]):
  Benny praises PM Takachi's hardline stance on immigration and parallels it with "America First" policies.

• Biden Memes & Decline ([14:38]–[19:57]):
  The episode uses viral clips and memes to contrast Trump’s popularity with world leaders and Biden’s apparent confusion at international events.

  • Quote:
    “These are all at NATO's leaders... What you see here is at least a dozen global leaders noticing that Joe Biden is just wandering off into the bushes.”
    — Benny Johnson ([14:38])

2. Biden’s Mental Fitness, Surrogate Governance, & Obama’s Role

• Kamala Harris & Obama Commentary ([18:35]–[24:24]):
  Benny deconstructs a “damning” clip of Kamala Harris describing Biden as “very much alive,” and recalls Barack Obama’s jokes about a “third term” governed via an earpiece.

  • Quote:
    “My dream presidency is me and my sweats in one of my mansions making all my money and I can just use an earpiece to tell some idiot what to say and do. And that is exactly what happened.”
    — Benny Johnson paraphrasing Obama ([19:57])

• Analysis of Biden's Last Public Events ([23:20]–[24:24]):
  Tucker Carlson clip aired, showing Biden shunned by his own team and by Obama, reinforcing Benny’s theme of Biden’s lack of authority.

3. Bombshell House Oversight Report: Biden's "AutoPen" Presidency

• Summary of Key Findings ([27:57]–[48:55]):

  • The report claims that many executive actions, especially pardons, signed by AutoPen lack the required evidence of Biden’s consent and should be considered void.
  • DOJ is urged to investigate all executive actions and clemency during Biden's presidency, especially those with questionable documentation.
  • Allegations that Hunter Biden was present for, and may have influenced, the drafting of pardons, including his own.
  • Jill Biden's role is scrutinized, with claims that she took on presidential duties in place of her ailing husband.
    • Quote:
      “In the absence of sufficient contemporaneous documentation indicating that cognitively deteriorating Biden himself made or gave an executive decision, such decisions do not carry the force of law and should be considered void.”
      — Reading from the GOP report ([27:57])

• Concerns about White House Physician:
  Dr. O'Connor, Biden's doctor, accused of covering up Biden's health decline and possibly lying to the public, pled the Fifth before the committee.

4. Interview with Chairman James Comer ([45:12]–[66:38])

A. Scope and Impact of the Investigation

• Scope ([45:12]):

  • Focused on legal documents (pardons, executive orders) signed by AutoPen, casting doubt on their legitimacy given Biden’s cognitive decline and lack of direct involvement.

• Key Testimonies & Findings ([45:12]–[48:55]):

  • Depositions of Biden's inner circle revealed a lack of direct communication with Biden, inconsistent AutoPen protocol, and gaps in "chain of custody."
  • Dr. O’Connor (Biden’s physician) pled the Fifth when asked about lying regarding Biden’s health.

• Pardons Should be Voided ([48:32]):

  • Comer urges DOJ to declare all AutoPen-signed pardons—including those of Dr. Fauci, Hunter Biden, the January 6th committee members, and deep-state actors—void.
    • Quote:
      “The evidence is there… we are handing this to Pam Bondi on a silver platter and saying the investigation is done…all the pardons should be declared void.”
      — James Comer ([46:55])

• Specifics on Process Failures ([49:42]):

  • Only the President can grant a pardon—Comer stresses reports of staff, not Biden, making decisions.

B. Medical and Ethical Malpractice Allegations

• Dr. O’Connor’s Culpability ([55:21]–[56:26]):

  • Comer suggests O’Connor should lose his medical license for not disclosing (or testing) Biden’s medical condition, or for lying in records.
    • Quote:
      “You can’t have the White House physician lying about people. So. Especially if they have cancer. Especially if they take a cognitive test and fail it.”
      — James Comer ([56:26])

• Jill Biden as "De Facto President" ([53:08]):

  • Claims Jill Biden managed staff, ran cabinet meetings, and took on presidential roles without public mandate.

C. The January 6th Pardons & Committee Accountability

• Unprecedented Pardons ([61:34]–[64:49]):

  • Pardons allegedly extended to January 6th committee members and witnesses—Comer claims this is historically unprecedented and “prima facie admission of guilt.”
  • Broader criticism of Adam Schiff, Liz Cheney, and witness tampering.

• Call for Justice ([63:50]–[65:50]):

  • Comer urges the DOJ to fully investigate, issue criminal referrals, and prosecute wrongdoing.

5. Thematic Commentary and Rhetorical Highlights

• National Decline Allegory:
  Benny compares the alleged exploitation of Biden’s declining health to a family abusing an old, dying pet—a metaphor to argue that the country has suffered under Biden’s lack of capacity.

  • Quote:
    “Because it’s not just elder abuse, it’s nation abuse. It’s the abuse of our people. They were lying to us about this man.” — Benny Johnson ([28:56])

• Contrast with Trump:
  Trump described as energetic, strategic, and beloved by global leaders.

• Cultural Warnings:
  Benny repeatedly muses on family, tradition, and religious faith as remedies to “crisis”—recommending to “marry a trad wife” and not a “liberal feminist” ([41:22]–[44:17]).

• Faith and Patriotism:
  Episode closes with emphasis on belief in God, the importance of faith in American identity, and a Bible verse (Ephesians).

Notable Quotes (with Timestamps)

• “It is hot on the block, ladies and gentlemen. It's a hell of a report, effectively saying that all of Joe Biden's executive actions are illegal, null and void, and have been referred to the DOJ.” — Benny Johnson ([00:30])
• “Jumping for joy. She's literally jumping for joy. Now she jumps on and gives a speech in Japanese...Trump makes Japan's Prime Minister literally jump for joy at raucous rally for troops on aircraft carrier. Nobody does like Trump. Nobody, nobody.” — Benny Johnson ([07:55])
• “The committee deems void all executive actions signed by the auto pen without proper corresponding contemporaneous written approvals traceable to the President's own consent.”
  — Reading from the Oversight report ([27:57])
• “What a smart guy. To reserve himself in that moment, the Fed just cut interest rates...” — Benny Johnson, praising Trump's restraint in debate ([36:29])
• “If these pardons are declared void and null by the Department of Justice, they more than likely go to the Supreme Court. The evidence is overwhelming.” — James Comer ([47:38])
• “We think there should be accountability. And accountability, Benny, is in the form of the pardon should be declared void. And those are the pardons for Dr. Fauci, the Biden family members, the January 6th committee, Adam Schiff, you know, the deep state actors that, that Joe Biden pardoned on the, on the way out.” — James Comer ([46:33])
• “You have to hold them accountable if they lied because whoever the next person is that chairman of the Oversight Committee...he knows he got what got away with one on the January 6th meeting, because he was on the January 6th meeting and he's not held accountable, then he's going to continue to do it.” — James Comer ([63:50])
• “That clip you showed of Jill Biden when she said they never even talked about taking a cognitive test, that is a lie. They did talk about it. Every single one of the people that we brought in that was in Joe Biden's inner circle said, yeah, we talked about taking...the President taking a cognitive test to shut up the critics. But then we eventually decided against it. Now, why would you decide against it? Either you knew he would fail it or he took it and failed it, and you covered it up.” — James Comer ([56:26])

Important Segments & Timestamps

• Trump's Japan Visit and Prime Minister's Reaction
  [05:54]–[14:38]
• Biden's Public Fumbles, Alleged Cognitive Decline, and Surrogate Governance
  [14:38]–[27:57]
• Bombshell Oversight Report Explainer – Key Findings
  [27:57]–[45:12]
• Chairman James Comer Interview: Deep Dive into Investigation
  [45:12]–[66:38]
  • Legitimacy of executive actions ([45:12])
  • AutoPen processes, lack of chain of custody ([47:38])
  • Specifics on pardons and Democratic pushback ([48:55])
  • Role of Jill Biden, Dr. O’Connor ([53:08], [55:21])
  • January 6th committee pardons ([61:34])
• Closing Themes: Culture, Faith, and Accountability
  [66:38]–[71:33]

Memorable Moments

• The “Jumping for joy” meme of Japan’s Prime Minister and Benny’s exuberant play-by-play ([07:55])
• Extended analogies about Biden’s decline and national decline, using the dying dog metaphor ([28:56])
• Tucker Carlson's breakdown of Biden being ignored at the White House ([23:20])
• Comer laying out the legal and ethical case for voiding Biden’s AutoPen pardons ([46:33])
• Calls for consequences to Biden's inner circle, Dr. O'Connor, and the January 6th committee ([61:34])

Takeaways

• The core of the episode is a broad indictment of Biden's presidency as a "fraudulent" administration, propped up by surrogates and shielded by aides.
• The House Oversight Committee’s report becomes a tool for Benny and Comer to argue for broad legal reversals and criminal investigation into executive actions, with suggested repercussions for the Democratic Party leadership and Biden’s close advisers.
• Throughout, strong contrasts are drawn between Trump and Biden—both stylistically and substantively—reinforcing narrative themes of "America First," energetic leadership, and the perils of establishment politics.
• The conversation ends with calls for justice, faith, and a cultural reset grounded in tradition and patriotism.

For listeners seeking a breakdown of the Biden AutoPen report, the episode provides an in-depth, pointed, and partisan analysis, led by Benny Johnson’s rhetorical flair and Chairman Comer's detailed review of Oversight findings and legal possibilities.