DEFENSE/DEMS/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/TRUMP PEOPLE/VA: “The Pentagon’s inspector general is investigating President Donald Trump’s former personal physician, who was accused of unprofessional behavior while being considered to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs. Bruce Anderson, a spokesman for the Defense Department’s inspector general, said in a statement Monday [6-4-18] the watchdog has ‘initiated an investigation into allegations’ against Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, who was forced to withdraw his nomination to be the secretary of Veterans Affairs in April amid allegations of drinking on the job and improperly prescribing medication. Trump tapped Jackson to replace former VA Secretary David Shulkin in a move that surprised many and before the White House had a chance to do the typical vetting for a Cabinet post. During the confirmation process, Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) brought to light several allegations against Jackson, including crashing a government car after drinking, giving out sleeping pills without a prescription and being drunk on duty during foreign work travel.”
-Jacqueline Klimas, “Pentagon investigates White House doctor Ronny Jackson,” Politico, June 4, 2018 3:58 pm