Navy demoted Ronny Jackson after damning report on White House conduct
- A Navy inspector general's report confirmed demotion of an officer for inappropriate behavior, as reported by a current defense official and a former U.S. official.
- The report identified various problems within the White House Pharmacy Unit during the officer's tenure as White House physician, although not explicitly naming him.
- Despite the demotion, the officer continued to refer to himself as a retired rear admiral, with no response to inquiries about the Navy's personnel action.
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Navy demoted GOP Rep. Ronny Jackson after scathing 2022 report
By Oren Lieberman | CNN The Navy demoted Rep. Ronny Jackson in 2022 after a scathing report from the Defense Department watchdog found the former White House physician drank on the job, routinely screamed at subordinates and acted inappropriately. Jackson, who retired in 2019 as a one-star rear admiral, was demoted to the rank of captain, according to two US officials. Jackson, who served as the top White House physician under President Barack O…
Navy demoted Ronny Jackson in 2022 after scathing watchdog report
The Navy demoted Rep. Ronny Jackson in 2022 after a scathing report from the Defense Department watchdog found the former White House physician drank on the job, routinely screamed at subordinates, and acted inappropriately.
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