Everyone seems to have an opinion about President Biden’s age, don’t they? According to sources whispering in the corridors of conservative media, a certain Mr. Bates is shrugging off the whole issue as merely a “polling problem.” Apparently, Bates thinks Biden’s age isn’t actually a concern but rather a drama drummed up by the big bad mainstream media and, of course, those crafty right-wing troublemakers. He even believes Biden could have rolled right into a second term without breaking a sweat. Ah, but that brings us to the intriguing question of who’s really calling the shots behind the curtain at Biden HQ.

Now, for those who think age is just a number, have you seen the sports outtakes starring Biden—the ones with him engaging in stair aerobics or participating in impromptu bike dismounts? These moments were comic relief to some, mere reminders to others of the seasoned statesman’s human side. But more noteworthy is the mystery entourage that looks like they stepped straight out of a heist movie, surrounding Biden each time he ventures out to board Marine One. It’s an all-star spectacle, one can’t help but imagine them occasionally checking if Biden’s tied his shoelaces or remembered his speech notes.

While some are willing to pin Biden’s electoral face plant on a less-than-stellar debate performance—inevitable comparisons to magic tricks gone wrong abound—others wish to dig deeper. The real dirt-diggers are scratching their chins and asking who actually made the big White House decisions during Biden’s first term. There seems to be conjecture that a shadow president might have been lurking in the West Wing corridors. Imagine the drama! A real cloak-and-dagger episode that makes reality TV look like a yawn-fest.

And so, the House Oversight Committee, led by a determined Chairman Comer, is on an investigative mission. These folks deserve some credit and maybe a pair of detective hats for their efforts. After all, they’re doing their darndest to piece together a jigsaw puzzle where some pieces might have mysteriously gone missing down the couch cushions of mainstream media. They’re determined to lift the veil and see what really went down during Biden’s time at the helm. For the American people, they claim accountability is the name of the game.

In the end, the larger-than-life spectacle of politics keeps the audience glued to their screens. Whispers of hidden puppet masters, a president’s age, and sleuths in the Capitol promise high-stakes drama fit for the big leagues. And while the politicos assure everyone they are on the case, America sits back, popcorn in hand, watching and waiting for the next act in this political thriller.