NPR: Ronny Jackson https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=605467204 Ronny Jackson en Copyright 2024 NPR - For Personal Use Only Story API Shim 1.2.24 Sun, 25 May 2025 21:57:08 -0400 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 NPR: Ronny Jackson https://www.npr.org/tags/605467204/ronny-jackson In video, Rep. Ronny Jackson yells profanities at Texas trooper, is put on ground "I'm gonna call the governor tomorrow," Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, said as he shouted obscenities at a trooper during an altercation at a rodeo. Tue, 15 Aug 2023 14:45:31 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2023/08/15/1193883689/in-video-rep-ronny-jackson-yells-profanities-at-texas-trooper-is-put-on-ground https://www.npr.org/2023/08/15/1193883689/in-video-rep-ronny-jackson-yells-profanities-at-texas-trooper-is-put-on-ground

"I'm gonna call the governor tomorrow," Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, said as he shouted obscenities at a trooper during an altercation at a rodeo.

]]> Bill Chappell Veterans Affairs In Limbo After Jackson Withdraws As Nominee Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson was tapped by President Trump to replace David Shulkin, who was fired in March. Now, the Veterans Affairs Department awaits its fourth secretary in four years. Fri, 27 Apr 2018 10:11:52 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2018/04/27/606323497/veterans-affairs-in-limbo-after-jackson-withdraws-as-nominee https://www.npr.org/2018/04/27/606323497/veterans-affairs-in-limbo-after-jackson-withdraws-as-nominee Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson was tapped by President Trump to replace David Shulkin, who was fired in March. Now, the Veterans Affairs Department awaits its fourth secretary in four years.

]]> Quil Lawrence Ronny Jackson Withdraws As VA Nominee Jackson decried "baseless and anonymous attacks on my character and integrity," following detailed accusations including improper prescribing of drugs and wrecking a government vehicle while drunk. Thu, 26 Apr 2018 08:03:52 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2018/04/26/605471807/dr-ronny-jackson-withdraws-as-va-nominee https://www.npr.org/2018/04/26/605471807/dr-ronny-jackson-withdraws-as-va-nominee

Jackson decried "baseless and anonymous attacks on my character and integrity," following detailed accusations including improper prescribing of drugs and wrecking a government vehicle while drunk.

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]]> Jessica Taylor New Charges Against VA Nominee: 'Candyman' Dispensed Drugs Freely, Wrecked Car Detailed new allegations surfaced Wednesday against Dr. Ronny Jackson, President Trump's pick to lead the VA. The White House is defending Jackson, who wants a chance to clear his name. Wed, 25 Apr 2018 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2018/04/25/605464463/va-nominee-in-limbo-as-senators-weigh-allegations https://www.npr.org/2018/04/25/605464463/va-nominee-in-limbo-as-senators-weigh-allegations

Detailed new allegations surfaced Wednesday against Dr. Ronny Jackson, President Trump's pick to lead the VA. The White House is defending Jackson, who wants a chance to clear his name.

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