Capitol Physician Brian Monahan Resigns Amid Misconduct Probe

Navy Admiral Brian Monahan resigned as the attending physician of the U.S. Capitol on Thursday following allegations of misconduct and reports of improper direction of sailors under his command. Senate Majority Leader John Thune confirmed the resignation, which follows a series of revelations regarding the treatment of military personnel assigned to the Office of the Attending Physician (OAP).

A Department of Defense inspector general investigation, launched in September 2025, found a gap in clinical quality management and a failure to properly track prescription drugs, including sleep aids and pain medications. The probe also uncovered allegations that civilian supervisors forced Navy sailors to work 70- to 80-hour weeks and perform unsuitable personal tasks for members of Congress, such as delivering medication to private residences at 3 a.m. and clipping lawmakers' toenails.

Additional claims include the denial of leave requests, threats to withhold bonuses, and pressure to extend tours of duty. One former hospital corpsman alleged a supervisor threatened them with a Middle East deployment after they requested a transfer. While House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stated he had no knowledge of the specific circumstances surrounding the dismissal, he emphasized the need to protect member health. The U.S. Navy is conducting its own separate inquiry into the office's operations.