“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. The sources say the committee is in talks to delay Wednesday’s confirmation hearing as they try to figure out the allegations.”
“Two Republican sources with direct knowledge of the situation say the White House is aware that both Democratic and Republican lawmakers are looking into potential problems. Republican lawmakers and aides on the committee say they are also grappling with the allegations, trying to assess what they mean for Jackson’s nomination to the post.”
“Senate Democrats huddled privately Monday in a basement office in the Capitol to discuss “raw allegations” that have been raised…” Read the full article here.
Source: Scramble for answers as Ronny Jackson allegations threaten to upend nomination – By Juana Summers, Phil Mattingly, Manu Raju, Ted Barrett and Jeff Zeleny, April 24, 2018. CNN.
