Ronny Jackson Not Returning As Trump's Personal Doctor, Reports Say (Huffington Post)

[Siwsan]

Dr. Ronny Jackson, the president’s former personal physician and the short-lived nominee for Veterans Affairs secretary, will not return to his old job, media outlets reported on Sunday.

Jackson, a rear admiral in the Navy, withdrew his name from consideration to lead the VA last week amid a Senate Veterans Affairs Committee investigation into allegations that he created a “hostile work environment” and improperly distributed medication. He was also accused of “excessive drinking on the job” and crashing a government vehicle.

On Sunday, Politico reported that Jackson would not return to his old role as President Donald Trump’s personal physician, citing two White House officials. The news was later confirmed by The Washington Post and The New York Times.

It’s unclear if Jackson will remain on staff at the White House medical unit or if he’ll depart the administration.

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[Soxfan58]

1. Good, I hope he goes into private practice.

I need to lose about 50 lb, and I want to get him to weigh me. Easier than a diet!!!!!

[Siwsan]

2. He's only 50, with 23 years in the Navy.

He most definitely has options if people are willing to over look what was contained in that IG report.

My take on him is he is a skilled physician who had lofty ambitions exceeded his dedication to medicine. He had little patience for, or interest in, anyone other than the people able to help him fulfill those ambitions and was willing to engaged in what ever quid pro quo necessary. Hence, the ridiculous health assessment he gave trump*.

[Vinca]

3. Does that mean Don will need to find a new source for his uppers?

[JenniferJuniper]

4. He shouldn't return as anyone's doctor

[rgbecker]

5. Wow! Some hard decision times coming for his replacement.

Can you imagine being the guy giving Trump the physical next year? Will you report that he lost 2 inches and gained 20 pounds? I can hear the questions at the press conference now and I can hear the yelling from the oval office through the walls! This all assuming the Democrats won't have the guts to impeach after they win the House in November.