Trump Said That Ronnie Jackson, His Nominee To Run Veterans Affairs, Should Drop Out

Trump on Tuesday while meeting with French president Emmanuel Macron

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President Trump said Monday that if he were his nominee to lead the Veterans Affairs Department, he would drop out.

Trump's nominee for the Veterans Affairs position, Dr. Ronny Jackson, who serves as the White House physician, is facing allegations of excessive drinking, overprescribing drugs and leading a "toxic" work environment, the New York Times and CNN reported.

"If I were him, actually, in many ways I would love to be him, but the fact is I wouldn't do it. I wouldn't do it. What does he need it for?" Trump said, suggesting that Jackson not drop out because of the allegations, but because of partisan politics. "To be abused by a bunch of politicians that aren't thinking nicely about our country."

"I really don't think, personally, he should do it, but it's totally his decision," Trump said about Jackson continuing a nomination.

The Senate Veterans Affairs Committee has been looking into those allegations since last week and has delayed Jackson's confirmation hearing.

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