And El Trumpo tweets another firing from his administration – people kinda knew this one was coming.
I am pleased to announce that I intend to nominate highly respected Admiral Ronny L. Jackson, MD, as the new Secretary of Veterans Affairs....
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 28, 2018
....In the interim, Hon. Robert Wilkie of DOD will serve as Acting Secretary. I am thankful for Dr. David Shulkin’s service to our country and to our GREAT VETERANS!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 28, 2018
Here’s a description of Ronny Jackson from CNN:
Although Tuesday’s news conference focused on Trump’s physical and mental fitness, Jackson’s time as White House physician carries over from previous administrations.
He was tapped to be a physician for the White House during former President George W. Bush’s tenure in 2006, while Jackson was deployed in Iraq, according to his Navy biography.
Jackson’s medical career began when he graduated from medical school at the University of Texas in 1995. From there, he went to the Portsmouth Naval Medical Center, the Navy biography says.
Barack Obama appointed Jackson as his own presidential physician, a role that has continued under Trump.
At Tuesday’s news conference at the White House, Jackson reviewed the physical exam he had administered to the President last week and said Trump was in “excellent” health.
Very interesting.
UPDATE:
Remember it was this guy that some people accused of being a Trumper, but given his track record I kinda doubt it.
NEW: White House physician tells @CeciliaVega: "There's no indication whatsoever that [Pres. Trump] has any cognitive issues." https://t.co/Zn8Bbxpy2J pic.twitter.com/psEXsZUuka
— ABC News (@ABC) January 16, 2018
Seems like a solid guy.