Donald Trump appointed Capt. Sean Barbabella as his personal physician in early March 2025, shortly after returning to the presidency. Prior to this appointment, Barbabella did not have any experience within the White House medical unit and had not previously served as Trump’s physician or had a known personal relationship with him Barbabella was leading the Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point in North Carolina until January 2025, when he left for the White House position Therefore, Trump has known and worked with Barbabella only since his appointment in March 2025 Like most White House physicians, he is an active-duty military officer, a role typically characterized by nonpartisanship and professional neutrality
During Joe Biden’s presidency, his White House physician was Dr. Kevin O’Connor, a retired Army colonel and longtime physician to Biden since his vice presidency.
Impartiality is the key as Moderator 2 wisely mentioned. Newly appointed and on active duty (the norm) vs longtime physician and retired (breaking norms and with no excuse).
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/13/g-s1-6007...cal-report
During Joe Biden’s presidency, his White House physician was Dr. Kevin O’Connor, a retired Army colonel and longtime physician to Biden since his vice presidency.
Impartiality is the key as Moderator 2 wisely mentioned. Newly appointed and on active duty (the norm) vs longtime physician and retired (breaking norms and with no excuse).
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/13/g-s1-6007...cal-report