The report alleged that Jackson was known by the moniker “Candyman” because he freely distributed medications to White House staff without paperwork, including the sleep aid Ambien. The Republican Party of Texas confirmed the report in a Monday afternoon email to The Washington Post. In February, Trump tapped Jackson to receive a promotion and to be his top medical adviser. The seat opened when Rep. Mac Thornberry, the top Republican on the House Armed Services Committee, announced in September that he plans to retire. ADADThornberry, a 13-term lawmaker, is one of several members of Texas’s House GOP caucus to announce that they are either retiring, resigning or seeking another office.

Source: Washington Post December 09, 2019 22:39 UTC