Navy Rear Adm. Ronny L. Jackson, President Trump’s personal physician, withdrew his nomination to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs in the wake of late-surfacing allegations against him. Jackson, who withdrew as Trump’s VA pick last week, will remain on the staff of the White House medical unit, the official added. Sean Conley, a Navy veteran who took over Jackson’s responsibilities after his nomination, will remain in the role as Trump’s personal doctor. released allegations against Jackson that he drank on the job, overprescribed medication and presided over a toxic work environment. In a tweet, the president declared the allegations against Jackson “not true.”“There were no such findings,” Trump tweeted.

Source: Washington Post April 30, 2018 00:41 UTC