We’ve got an intriguing and somewhat unsettling story involving a junior Navy sailor and an attempted breach of President Joe Biden’s medical records. Let’s dive into the details of this incident that has raised concerns about security and privacy.
In February, a junior Navy sailor tried to access President Biden’s medical records three times through the military’s Genesis Medical Health System. Despite these attempts, the sailor was unsuccessful in locating the correct records. According to Navy Commander Tim Hawkins, the Genesis system remains secure, and at no time was the President’s personal information compromised.
The sailor, whose identity remains undisclosed, serves in the Navy’s hospital corps at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) launched an investigation on February 26 after a co-worker reported the incident.
The investigation concluded on April 24, revealing that the sailor acted out of curiosity and never actually reached the President’s medical records. It was also determined that accessing the President’s records through the Genesis system was impossible due to restrictions.
The President was informed about the attempts within hours of the White House being notified by the Defense Department. Interestingly, this breach attempt occurred just days before President Biden’s scheduled annual physical at Walter Reed National Medical Center on February 28. The White House clarified that the President’s physical was pre-planned and not impacted by the breach attempt.
During his physical, President Biden was declared “fit for duty” by his physician, Kevin O’Connor. The examination, which lasted about two and a half hours, identified no new concerns apart from a diagnosis of sleep apnea.
The White House released a summary of the physical shortly after, reaffirming that Biden continues to fulfill his responsibilities without any exemptions or accommodations.
This incident coincides with a broader context of scrutiny regarding President Biden’s health and fitness for office. A report by special counsel Robert Hur, issued earlier in February, concluded that no criminal charges would be recommended against Biden for mishandling classified documents post-vice presidency.
However, the report described Biden as a “sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory,” sparking renewed debate about his capability to serve another term. Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley has called for mental competency tests for both Biden and her GOP rival, Donald Trump, amid concerns about their ages.
