Senate to postpone confirmation hearing for Ronny Jackson to head Veterans Affairs, White House offi

[fountainofyouth]

Source: Washington Post

Senate lawmakers have postponed the confirmation hearing for Ronny L. Jackson, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs, after top Republicans and Democrats raised concerns about his qualifications and oversight of the White House medical staff, White House and other administration officials were told Monday.

The development came just two days before Jackson was scheduled to testify before the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and threw what was already looking to be a difficult confirmation process into further jeopardy.

In addition to Jackson’s lack of management experience, the White House physician and former combat surgeon had come under fire for his glowing appraisal of Trump’s health in January, during which he said the president might live to the age of 200 with a healthier diet. In recent days, fresh concerns arose about his management of the White House medical office, said the officials, who declined to provide details.

“I can tell you we’re vetting out Jackson,” said Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.), the committee’s ranking Democrat. “I can’t get into specifics, but we’re doing our job to make sure he’s fit for the job.”

Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/senate-postpones-confirmation-hearing-for-ronny-jackson-to-head-veterans-affairs/2018/04/23/8d2bfd14-471d-11e8-ad53-d5751c8f243f_story.html

[fountainofyouth]

1. Sorry to respond to my own post, but this could be why:

Scramble for answers as Ronny Jackson allegations threaten to upend nomination

Republicans and Democrats on the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee are raising concerns about allegations involving Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the department of Veterans Affairs and are reviewing them to determine if they are substantial enough to upend his nomination.

Committee members have been told about allegations related to improper conduct in various stages of his career, two sources said.

https://www.cnn.com/2018/04/23/politics/ronny-jackson-veterans-affairs-nomination/index.html

[Rhiannon12866]

8. More on this: New allegations could threaten Trump VA pick

Members of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee have reportedly been informed of unverified allegations of misconduct against Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, President Trump's pick to the lead the VA, posing a new roadblock for his nomination.

The Washington Post first reported Monday evening that the Senate panel is delaying a confirmation hearing for Jackson previously scheduled for Wednesday as members look into the new claims.

Two sources told CNN that Republicans and Democrats on the committee have been informed of allegations of improper conduct at more than one stage in the career of Jackson, who currently serves as White House physician.

Staffers are reviewing allegations of a "hostile work environment," CBS News reported, including "excessive drinking on the job [and] improperly dispensing meds.

More: http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/384526-mysterious-allegations-could-threaten-trump-va-pick-reports

[Qutzupalotl]

2. I have to wonder whether the glowing health report

was under duress. Either Trump dangled this promotion in front of Jackson, or his misconduct was known at the time and used as leverage for same ... perhaps both. Our president learned mob tactics from the best.

[Glimmer of Hope]

3. It does make you wonder.

[riversedge]

4. Maddow has the author of this piece on now. Great segment.

[riversedge]

5. lisa Rein saying Jackson not really interviewed for the job--just trump saying what a great

man he is. The issue is his lack of management skills and past improper conduct (did not say).

[mpcamb]

6. Ask Jackson how he arrived at trump's wt and height. That needs vetting.

[flibbitygiblets]

7. "hostile work environment, excessive drinking on the job, improperly dispensing meds"

Looks like Trumplethinskin has found another of the "very best people". I love that they had to point out "excessive" drinking on the job. Because non-excessive drinking by a white house doctor is obviously not a big deal at all and totally fine.