Politics & Government
Ex-WH Doctor Accused Of Wrongdoing Running For Congress In Texas
Ronny Jackson, 52, was nominated to lead the Department of Veterans Affair but he withdrew after allegations of misconduct.
Ronny Jackson, the former White House physician who withdrew from the nomination to run the Department of Veterans Affairs after allegations that he over-prescribed medication and consumed alcohol on the job, has filed to run for Congress and is seeking the Republican nomination for the seat being vacated by Rep. Mac Thornberry.
Jackson, 52, filed to be in Texas' March primary on Dec.9, the last day to file. More than a dozen Republicans are in the running for the primary, vying to represent the state's 13th Congressional district. The 13th Congressional district stretches across northwest Texas.
Thornberry is one of a number of Republican congressmen from Texas who announced their retirements this year.
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According to The Washington Post, Jackson was reportedly known as "Candyman," because he would give out medication without paperwork. An investigation into Jackson's conduct is currently ongoing, according to the Post.
Jackson has also since retired from the Navy.
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