Ronny L. Jackson, President Trump’s embattled nominee to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs, withdrew from consideration Thursday amid mushrooming allegations of professional misconduct that raised questions about the White House vetting process. “The allegations against me are completely false and fabricated,” Jackson, the White House physician, said in a defiant statement. He told colleagues Wednesday night that he had grown frustrated with the nomination process, according to two White House officials with knowledge of his deliberations. Two former White House officials told The Post of instances when Jackson drank while traveling with the president — a violation of the White House Medical Unit’s policy. “We now face the prospect of a stunning eighth nominee for VA Secretary since 9/11.

Source: Washington Post April 26, 2018 12:04 UTC