Is Ronny Jackson’s nomination in peril? Here’s what Congress, Trump are saying
Senators have indefinitely postponed the confirmation hearing for Ronny Jackson, President Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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AMNA NAWAZ: On the other side of Pennsylvania Avenue, senators announced today that they will postpone a confirmation hearing for Ronny Jackson, President Trump's pick to head the Department of Veteran Affairs. Lawmakers' concerns about Jackson and his time as White House physician first surfaced in news reports last night. Mr. Jackson, who has served under three presidents, responded today: DR. RONNY JACKSON, Presidential Physician: I will just say that I was looking forward to the hearing tomorrow. I'm kind of disappointed that it's been postponed, but I'm looking forward to it getting it rescheduled and answering everybody's questions. AMNA NAWAZ: The president was asked about Ronny Jackson's nomination this afternoon, and said this: DONALD TRUMP: If I were him -- ...
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AMNA NAWAZ: On the other side of Pennsylvania Avenue, senators announced today that they will postpone a confirmation hearing for Ronny Jackson, President Trump's pick to head the Department of Veteran Affairs. Lawmakers' concerns about Jackson and his time as White House physician first surfaced in news reports last night. Mr. Jackson, who has served under three presidents, responded today: DR. RONNY JACKSON, Presidential Physician: I will just say that I was looking forward to the hearing tomorrow. I'm kind of disappointed that it's been postponed, but I'm looking forward to it getting it rescheduled and answering everybody's questions. AMNA NAWAZ: The president was asked about Ronny Jackson's nomination this afternoon, and said this: DONALD TRUMP: If I were him -- ...
