Lawmakers Cut Their Nails: Pentagon Investigates Congressional Chief Medical Officer

The chief physician of Congress and the U.S. Supreme Court, Rear Admiral Brian Monahan, according to the Washington Sun, resigned amid a Pentagon investigation. The reason for the inspection was complaints of Navy servicemen seconded to his department about humiliating treatment and fulfillment of personal instructions of legislators.

According to the publication, the sailors were involved in work not related to their main official duties. Among these tasks was called cutting nails on the feet of American congressmen.

In addition, the soldiers complained of excessive load. According to the portal, they had to work 70-80 hours a week.

At least four former and current employees told the publication that the practice persisted for about a decade. At the same time, subordinates were afraid to complain about what was happening and object to management because of the threat of losing monthly cash bonuses.

Monahan’s resignation was confirmed by Senate Majority Leader John Thune. According to him, he knows that the rear admiral has decided to leave the post.

However, there is no official confirmation yet. Monahan and the U.S. military have not publicly announced their departure. The U.S. Navy website still lists Rear Admiral as Chief Medical Officer of Congress and the Supreme Court.