Wichita Falls, Texas (Texas Tribune) – Top White House physician in his time, US Rep. Ronnie Jackson, R-Amililo, an illegal employee, made sexual remarks about a female subordinate and violated the President’s policy on drinking alcohol, according to a report from the Department of Defense Retrieved from CNN.
The report further found that the new Texas congressman was taking prescription-strength sleeping pills that raised concerns about Jackson’s ability to provide adequate care to colleagues.
The report’s findings stem from a lengthy investigation into Jackson, who was nominated by former President Donald Trump to head the Department of Elderly Affairs in 2018. But Jackson Withdrawal from consideration During allegations of occupational abuse, including talking about alcohol and prescription drugs at work.
At the time, Jackson called the allegations “completely false and fabricated.” On Tuesday night, Jackson again defended his actions in a statement to the Texas Tribune.
“Three years ago I was the subject of political hit work because I stood with President Trump,” Jackson said in a written statement. “Today, the Department of Defense Inspector General’s report reiterates this same false allegation from my years to the Obama administration because I refused to go back to President Trump.”
Jackson added, “I am proud of the environment that I have encouraged under three different presidents from both parties; I take my professional responsibilities with the drug system seriously; I reject any allegations that I drank while on duty.” I do. “
The Department of Defense’s review was based on interviews with Department৮ witnesses and White House documents, CNN reported.
In November 2020, Jackson retired U.S. Rep. Mac Thornberry was selected for the replacement. Jackson represents the congressional district, most of which is Panhandle and much of North Texas, such as Wickita Falls, where the governor. Includes Greg Abbott was born
“A Pentagon review states that U.S. rapist Ronnie Jackson made sexually explicit remarks, violating alcohol policy when a White House physician, CNN, reported.” Originally published in the Texas Tribune.
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