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U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, M.D., left, sits with Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., chairman of the Veteran's Affairs Committee, before their meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington. Jackson, who abandoned his nomination to be secretary of Veterans Affairs amid numerous allegations, will not return to the job of President Donald Trump's personal physician but will remain on the White House medical staff, Politico reported Sunday, April 29. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Ronny Jackson not returning as Trump’s personal physician

Associated Press

FILE - In this April 16, 2018, file photo, U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, M.D., left, sits with Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., chairman of the Veteran's Affairs Committee, before their meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington. Jackson, President Donald Trump's pick to lead Veterans Affairs withdrew April 26, in the wake of late-surfacing allegations about overprescribing drugs and poor leadership while serving as a top White House doctor, saying the &quot;false allegations&quot; against him have become a distraction. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

AP FACT CHECK: Trump distorts claims on VA nominee, vet care

By HOPE YEN - Associated Press

Sen. Jon Tester, Montana Democrat, caught the attention of Americans with allegations that toppled President Trump's Veterans Affairs nominee, Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson. (Associated Press/File)

The Latest: Tester says he’s committed to helping veterans

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FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2018, file photo, White House physician Dr. Ronny Jackson speaks to reporters during the daily press briefing in the Brady press briefing room at the White House, in Washington. Jackson, President Donald Trump's pick to lead Veterans Affairs withdrew April 26, in the wake of late-surfacing allegations about overprescribing drugs and poor leadership while serving as a top White House doctor, saying the &quot;false allegations&quot; against him have become a distraction. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Trump says Democrat should quit over VA nomination brouhaha

By JILL COLVIN and ZEKE MILLER - Associated Press

Sen. Jon Tester, Montana Democrat, caught the attention of Americans with allegations that toppled President Trump's Veterans Affairs nominee, Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson. (Associated Press/File)

It’s Trump vs. Tester in Big Sky Country

By LISA MASCARO and MATT VOLZ - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 24, 2018, file photo, Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, President Donald Trump's choice to be secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, leaves a Senate office building after meeting individually with some members of the committee that would vet him for the post, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Jackson is withdrawing from consideration as Veterans Affairs secretary. He said &quot;false allegations&quot; against him have become a distraction. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

White House: Records dispute allegations against Jackson

By JILL COLVIN and ZEKE MILLER - Associated Press

President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in the East Room of the White House, Friday, April 27, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump: Failure of VA nominee Ronny Jackson exposed Washington ‘disgrace’

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

FILE - In this April 16, 2018, file photo, U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, M.D., left, sits with Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., chairman of the Veteran's Affairs Committee, before their meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington. Jackson, President Donald Trump's pick to lead Veterans Affairs withdrew April 26, in the wake of late-surfacing allegations about overprescribing drugs and poor leadership while serving as a top White House doctor, saying the &quot;false allegations&quot; against him have become a distraction. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

The Latest: WH says records dispute Jackson allegations

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Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, President Donald Trump's choice to be secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, leaves a Senate office building after meeting individually with some members of the committee that would vet him for the post, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, April 24, 2018. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) ** FILE **

Ronny Jackson withdraws nomination for VA chief

By S.A. Miller - The Washington Times

In this Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, file photo, White House physician Dr. Ronny Jackson speaks to reporters during the daily press briefing in the Brady press briefing room at the White House in Washington. On Wednesday, March 28, 2018, President Donald Trump fired Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin, and tweeted that Jackson is his nominee to replace Shulkin. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) ** FILE **

Ronny Jackson likely to withdraw nomination: Report

By Sally Persons - The Washington Times

Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, President Donald Trump's choice to be secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, leaves a Senate office building after meeting individually with some members of the committee that would vet him for the post, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, April 24, 2018. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Trump’s VA choice bows out in latest Cabinet flame-out

By ZEKE MILLER and HOPE YEN - Associated Press

Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, President Donald Trump's choice to be secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, leaves a Senate office building after meeting individually with some members of the committee that would vet him for the post, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, April 24, 2018. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

The Latest: Dems blame Trump administration on Jackson

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Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, President Donald Trump's choice to be secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, leaves a Senate office building after meeting individually with some members of the committee that would vet him for the post, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, April 24, 2018. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

White House defends Ronny Jackson vetting: ‘More screening than most’

By S.A. Miller - The Washington Times

Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, President Donald Trump's choice to be secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, leaves a Senate office building after meeting individually with some members of the committee that would vet him for the post, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, April 24, 2018. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

More allegations emerge on VA pick as nomination falters

By HOPE YEN and LISA MASCARO and KEN THOMAS - Associated Press

Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, President Donald Trump's choice to be secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, leaves a Senate office building after meeting individually with some members of the committee that would vet him for the post, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, April 24, 2018. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

The Latest: Ronny Jackson meets with White House press aides

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Trump nominees not improving

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, President Donald Trump's choice to be secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, leaves a Senate office building after meeting individually with some members of the committee that would vet him for the post, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, April 24, 2018. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Ronny Jackson won’t give up nomination for VA chief

By S.A. Miller - The Washington Times

In this April 16, 2018, photo, U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, M.D., sits with Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., chairman of the Veteran's Affairs Committee, before their meeting on Capitol Hilin Washington. Jackson is President Donald Trump's nominee to be the next Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Now it’s Washington’s turn to examine Jackson. The doctor to Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama and now Donald Trump is an Iraq War veteran nominated to head the Department of Veterans Affairs. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Ronny Jackson recklessly prescribed drugs, crashed government vehicle while drunk, Democrats say

Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2018, file photo, White House physician Dr. Ronny Jackson speaks to reporters during the daily press briefing in the Brady press briefing room at the White House, in Washington. Now it’s Washington’s turn to examine Jackson. The doctor to Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama and now Donald Trump is an Iraq War veteran nominated to head the Department of Veterans Affairs. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

His nomination in peril, Jackson fights for VA post

By HOPE YEN and ZEKE MILLER and KEN THOMAS - Associated Press

Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, President Donald Trump's choice to be secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, leaves a Senate office building after meeting individually with some members of the committee that would vet him for the post, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, April 24, 2018. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) ** FILE **

Ronny Jackson banged on female employee’s door while drunk during overseas trip: report

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times