Ronny Jackson

In video, Rep. Ronny Jackson yells profanities at Texas trooper, is put on ground

4:04pm August 15, 2023

by Bill Chappell

"I'm gonna call the governor tomorrow," Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, said as he shouted obscenities at a trooper during an altercation at a rodeo.

The seal affixed to the front of the Veterans Affairs Department building in Washington.

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Veterans Affairs In Limbo After Jackson Withdraws As Nominee

3:58pm April 27, 2018

by Quil Lawrence

Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson was tapped by President Trump to replace David Shulkin, who was fired in March. Now, the Veterans Affairs Department awaits its fourth secretary in four years.

Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, the White House physician, has withdrawn his nomination to be the next secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Ronny Jackson Withdraws As VA Nominee

11:44am April 26, 2018

by Jessica Taylor

Jackson decried "baseless and anonymous attacks on my character and integrity," following detailed accusations including improper prescribing of drugs and wrecking a government vehicle while drunk.

White House doctor and Navy Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson meets with Senate Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., in his office on Capitol Hill o April 16.

White House: VA Nominee 'Deserves A Fair Hearing' As Senators Weigh Allegations

2:33pm April 25, 2018

by Scott Horsley

The president met Tuesday with Navy Rear Adm. Dr. Ronny Jackson, a White House official confirmed to NPR. The official said Jackson wants to keep fighting and that Trump supports his decision.