Rob Manning, said Thursday afternoon that he was not aware of any current intent by the Defense Department inspector general to launch an investigation. Jackson withdrawing from consideration for VA post ended a political crisis for the White House, but left several questions unanswered. Some of the allegations date to Jackson’s time serving the Obama administration, a point that the White House has frostily noted. Admiral Ronny Jackson is a man of exceptional integrity, character and intellect. The most likely is the Defense Department inspector general, given the high-profile nature of Jackson’s case.

Source: Washington Post April 26, 2018 16:18 UTC