Ronny Jackson removes himself from VA consideration after drinking claims
The so-called "Candyman" has also been accused of wrecking a government vehicle after getting drunk at a party, a claim Jackson has denied.
Jackson, 50, has faced questions about his experience since
"Unfortunately, because of how
Jackson continued to blast the allegations as "fabricated" and said "if they had any merit I would not be selected and promoted and entrusted to serve in such a sensitive and important role as physician to three presidents over 12 years."
Trump chimed in on the departure on "Fox and Friends" Thursday morning and blamed Jackson's withdrawal on Democratic obstructionism.
"You could take the head of the biggest hospital corporation of the world and it's peanuts compared to the
A statement from the
Trump said he has someone with "political capability" in mind as his next nominee.
The administration's first
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