A Navy Sailor Disciplined for Trying to Access Biden’s Medical Records

A Navy sailor faced disciplinary action after attempting to access President Joe Biden's medical records out of curiosity. The incident occurred at Fort Belvoir in Virginia, where the sailor, a member of the Navy's hospital corps, made three attempts to look up "Joseph Biden" on the military's Genesis Medical Health System.

Investigation and Outcome

The breach was reported by one of the sailor's coworkers on February 26, leading to an investigation into the matter. However, it was discovered that the sailor had mistakenly accessed the records of another individual sharing the same name as the president. Navy Commander Tim Hawkins assured that the President's personal information remained secure throughout the incident.

Admission of Curiosity

The sailor admitted to the unauthorized access, citing curiosity as the motive behind his actions. Although he faced administrative discipline as a consequence of his actions, he was allowed to remain in the Navy following the probe.

Public Interest in President's Health

Recent public interest in President Biden's health has been notable, particularly following concerns raised after his debate performance with former President Donald Trump. Calls for cognitive tests for presidential candidates have emerged, with Senator Lindsey Graham advocating for such measures to assess the fitness of candidates.

Confirmation of Health Status

During a White House press briefing, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre confirmed that President Biden underwent a neurological examination as part of his annual physical check-up. White House physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor affirmed that the tests showed no indication of Parkinson's disease. Despite scrutiny, President Biden reiterated his commitment to running for re-election in 2024, asserting his belief in being the best candidate to defeat Donald Trump.

Requests for comments from representatives of President Biden and the Navy remained unanswered at the time of reporting.

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By: abharade@insider.com (Aditi Bharade)
Title: A Navy Sailor Disciplined for Trying to Access Biden’s Medical Records
Sourced From: www.businessinsider.com/sailor-disciplined-for-trying-to-access-biden-medical-records-2024-7
Published Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2024 06:23:48 +0000