In February, a junior Navy sailor attempted to access President Biden’s medical records three times using the military’s Genesis Medical Health System database but failed each time, the U.S. Navy confirmed to CBS News.
The sailor, whose identity remains undisclosed, faced administrative discipline following an investigation that concluded in late April.
Based at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, the sailor is a member of the Navy’s hospital corps. According to a U.S. official, the sailor tried to access the database on February 23 but did not retrieve the correct “Joe Biden.”
Navy Commander Tim Hawkins assured CBS News that the MHS Genesis system remained secure and that the president’s personal information was never compromised.
The Naval Criminal Investigative Service began an investigation on February 26 after a co-worker reported the incident.
The sailor admitted to searching for the president’s name out of curiosity, CBS News has reported.
The investigation, which ended on April 24, confirmed that the sailor never reached the president’s medical records, as they are restricted within the Genesis system.
A White House official noted that President Biden was informed about the attempts shortly after the Defense Department notified White House staff, though the exact timing was not disclosed.
While the sailor was based at Fort Belvoir, President Biden’s medical care is primarily provided at Walter Reed National Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.
Written by B.C. Begley
