By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-white-house-may-address-macron-visit-ronny-jackson-nomination Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: White House stands by Veterans Affairs nominee Ronny Jackson Politics Updated on Apr 25, 2018 2:47 PM EDT — Published on Apr 25, 2018 2:06 PM EDT The White House is defending Veterans Affairs nominee Ronny Jackson, insisting the longtime White House doctor has been more thoroughly vetted than most nominees. White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders says that, “Dr. Jackson’s record as a White House physician has been impeccable.” And she says he’s received more vetting than most nominees due to his close proximity to the last three presidents. Still, Sanders says the White House is, “continuing to look at the situation.” Jackson is fighting to salvage his imperiled nomination amid accusations that include repeated drunkenness and creating a “toxic” work environment at the White House. President Donald Trump has suggested publicly that Jackson may want to withdraw, citing what Trump calls unfair scrutiny. READ MORE: Who is Ronny Jackson, Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs? We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
The White House is defending Veterans Affairs nominee Ronny Jackson, insisting the longtime White House doctor has been more thoroughly vetted than most nominees. White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders says that, “Dr. Jackson’s record as a White House physician has been impeccable.” And she says he’s received more vetting than most nominees due to his close proximity to the last three presidents. Still, Sanders says the White House is, “continuing to look at the situation.” Jackson is fighting to salvage his imperiled nomination amid accusations that include repeated drunkenness and creating a “toxic” work environment at the White House. President Donald Trump has suggested publicly that Jackson may want to withdraw, citing what Trump calls unfair scrutiny. READ MORE: Who is Ronny Jackson, Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs? We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now