Posted 3/7/2024, 9:18:43 PM
Rep. Jackson Demoted from Navy Rear Admiral After Misconduct Allegations as White House Doctor
- Rep. Ronny Jackson was quietly demoted from rear admiral to captain by the Navy after a Pentagon review found he engaged in inappropriate conduct as White House physician
- The review found Jackson drank alcohol, made sexual comments to subordinates, took Ambien on duty, and bullied staff
- Jackson was first assigned to the White House medical unit under Obama and later effusively praised Trump's health after his physical
- Trump nominated Jackson to head Veterans Affairs but he withdrew over allegations of improper conduct that he denied
- Jackson remained a Trump ally, was elected to Congress in 2020, and still refers to himself as a retired rear admiral on his website