A recent revelation has cast a shadow over the White House medical unit as Dr. Kevin O'Connor, President Joe Biden's personal physician, faces allegations of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior. The claims were brought forth by Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-TX), who previously served as a White House physician under Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and during Donald Trump's first term.
In an interview with the Daily Caller, Rep. Jackson alleged that Dr. O'Connor, during his tenure at the White House, engaged in sexually inappropriate conduct and performed immature pranks, which raised concerns about his professionalism and ability to impartially assess the health of a sitting president. According to Jackson, O'Connor's behavior was an open secret among the medical team, describing incidents where O'Connor would borrow someone's phone and place it near his groin before returning it, to the astonishment of his colleagues.
The allegations extend beyond pranks to accusations of "sexually inappropriate comments" made in the presence of female staffers. Specific details such as the identity of potential victims or exact timelines have not been disclosed, but Jackson characterized the behavior as a frequent source of frustration during his leadership of the White House medical unit.
Efforts to address O'Connor's conduct were allegedly met with political resistance. Jackson claimed that any attempt to discipline or remove O'Connor would have prompted intervention from then-President Obama, due to Biden's objections.
These allegations gain significance in light of recent events. Dr. O'Connor, who has a longstanding relationship with the Biden family and was involved in a failed hospital investment with Biden's brother James, declared President Biden fit for duty in a controversial 2024 physical. This assessment has been scrutinized by some Americans and commentators questioning Biden's cognitive and physical capabilities.
Despite the serious nature of the accusations, there has been no public response from either the White House or Dr. O'Connor. This silence has further fueled concerns over the transparency regarding the former president's health and the trustworthiness of those responsible for evaluating it.
The credibility of these allegations has yet to be independently verified, and without an official statement from the involved parties, the situation remains a developing story. The lack of comment from Dr. O'Connor and the White House prompts questions about the implications for the integrity of the presidential medical team and the potential impact on public trust in the administration.
