Dr. Ronny Jackson’s confirmation hearing has been postponed due to concerns by Senate lawmakers that he doesn’t have the right management experience, and is facing serious allegations in how he runs the White House medical office.
The Washington Post first reported the hearing would be postponed. CBS News reported later Monday Jackson is facing allegations of a hostile work environment and excessive drinking on the job. CBS also reported Jackson may have been improperly distributing medicine.
Jackson was scheduled to testify in front of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Wednesday. Sen. Jon Tester, the top Democrat on the committee, requested the hearing be pushed back to investigate the allegations.
Jackson had been facing criticism from Democrats for his glowing review of Trump’s health in January and his lack of management experience. The VA is the second-largest government agency, and Jackson does not have management experience beyond the White House medical office.
Jackson has served as the White House doctor to Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Trump.
