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demmiblue

(36,919 posts)
Sat Feb 2, 2019, 03:05 PM Feb 2019

Ronny Jackson appointed Trump's chief medical advisor amid Pentagon investigation

Source: The Hill

(CNN)The White House announced today that the President's former physician, Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, will serve as assistant to the President and chief medical advisor.

The appointment comes less than a year after Jackson withdrew from consideration as Trump's nominee for secretary of Veterans Affairs over allegations that he was "abusive" toward colleagues, loosely handled prescription pain medications and was periodically intoxicated.

Jackson has denied all of the allegations leveled against him, calling them "completely false and fabricated."

He remains under Pentagon investigation over allegations of improper behavior.

Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/02/politics/ronny-jackson-white-house-chief-medical-adviser/index.html?utm_medium=social&utm_term=image&utm_content=2019-02-02T19%3A01%3A07&utm_source=twCNN

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Ronny Jackson appointed Trump's chief medical advisor amid Pentagon investigation (Original Post) demmiblue Feb 2019 OP
I see he finally got the pay off for his "examination" of Trump lapfog_1 Feb 2019 #1
yup. n/t MBS Feb 2019 #25
From the linked article ... left-of-center2012 Feb 2019 #2
Is "re-nominated" the same as him getting the star? n/t dixiegrrrrl Feb 2019 #11
"re-nominated" left-of-center2012 Feb 2019 #16
Jackson will NEVER get that second star. Haggis for Breakfast Feb 2019 #30
So, is he the one Scarsdale Feb 2019 #32
Well, usually the president's personal physician IS the one to prescribe meds. Haggis for Breakfast Feb 2019 #35
Ex kansaas a.g..kobach, winger, running for governur while under investigation.. Maxheader Feb 2019 #33
Maybe the good Doctor Turbineguy Feb 2019 #3
So is he going to be doing that mans physical next week? Again? irisblue Feb 2019 #4
That would be my guess - the charts are probably already filled in rurallib Feb 2019 #20
Medical ethics, medical ethics? irisblue Feb 2019 #21
I have no problem with trump getting substandard medical advice. (nt) Paladin Feb 2019 #5
That gave me a chuckle. tymorial Feb 2019 #7
This opens up a slot for a new president's physician. I recommend Dr. Oz. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Feb 2019 #13
best comment so far. MBS Feb 2019 #24
Dr. Feelgood getting a White House gig? Cracklin Charlie Feb 2019 #6
All his cabinet and administration people are Iliyah Feb 2019 #8
Dump has his drug pusher back again montanacowboy Feb 2019 #9
I was just about to post the same thing. Prescriptions and writing japple Feb 2019 #18
Jackson's past is telling PSPS Feb 2019 #10
hmm, interesting. n/t MBS Feb 2019 #26
I predict a glowing report from Trump's annual physical. Lonestarblue Feb 2019 #12
No, he will now be less than 239. BigmanPigman Feb 2019 #15
He'll weigh in as less than 239, all right meow2u3 Feb 2019 #34
239 pieces of silver. bullwinkle428 Feb 2019 #14
Crap floats up benld74 Feb 2019 #17
If He Had Given Trump's Weight As 215, He Might Have Been VEEP! DoctorJoJo Feb 2019 #19
Hitler had a staff of quacks to keep him going Mopar151 Feb 2019 #22
Yank down Trump's pants extvbroadcaster Feb 2019 #23
Trump will be down to a trim 180 lbs. and will be found to be in *beyond* perfect health. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2019 #27
*Eyeroll* I can only assume there aren't any Mar-a-Lago members that are doctors? TrollBuster9090 Feb 2019 #28
Jackson clearly deserves a promotion dalton99a Feb 2019 #29
I can smell the booze from here, FFS. Haggis for Breakfast Feb 2019 #31
He has to use him again duforsure Feb 2019 #36

lapfog_1

(29,243 posts)
1. I see he finally got the pay off for his "examination" of Trump
Sat Feb 2, 2019, 03:07 PM
Feb 2019

not the one he wanted but maybe close enough to keep his mouth shut

left-of-center2012

(34,195 posts)
2. From the linked article ...
Sat Feb 2, 2019, 03:08 PM
Feb 2019

"Jackson faces a slew of accusations, including drinking on the job, overprescribing medications and creating a hostile work environment. The allegations derailed Jackson's nomination Veterans Affairs secretary, prompting him to withdraw his nomination late last April.

The president also reportedly re-nominated Jackson earlier this month to be promoted to a two-star admiral. "

Trump told us he hires only the best people.

left-of-center2012

(34,195 posts)
16. "re-nominated"
Sat Feb 2, 2019, 05:32 PM
Feb 2019

He was 'put up' (?) for promotion in the past but didn't get it due to his poor performance record.
Now Trump is trying again.

Haggis for Breakfast

(6,831 posts)
30. Jackson will NEVER get that second star.
Sat Feb 2, 2019, 11:31 PM
Feb 2019

He's damaged goods, and the NAVY brass knows it. The Pentagon has just opened a formal investigation into the claims against him, because they are so damaging and numerous. One of the worst of his offences is passing out narcotics to WH staff with NO prescription and not even a physical exam. He's been an abusive alcoholic for years and this is well-known in top circles. He's guilty of "conduct unbecoming" and nothing he says is going to sway anyone familiar with his behavior.

Scarsdale

(9,426 posts)
32. So, is he the one
Sun Feb 3, 2019, 07:52 AM
Feb 2019

suppling the Adderall to tRump? He is obviously doing something to enable him to still have a job after all the accusations. I guess Bornstein was too nutty to be selected as WH physician?

Haggis for Breakfast

(6,831 posts)
35. Well, usually the president's personal physician IS the one to prescribe meds.
Sun Feb 3, 2019, 07:15 PM
Feb 2019

But in this case, Jackson was medicating everyone in sight.

It would have been hilarious to see Borstein wondering the halls of the WH.

Maxheader

(4,374 posts)
33. Ex kansaas a.g..kobach, winger, running for governur while under investigation..
Sun Feb 3, 2019, 09:08 AM
Feb 2019

Stumpy...prez under investigation...and all the other rightwing hand jobs
with past and present allegations and investigations against them...

Its not that the conservatives are starting something new....they've
been under the scrutiny of various law enforcement agencies, like forevuh!

Its just they seem so blatant about it now...

13. This opens up a slot for a new president's physician. I recommend Dr. Oz.
Sat Feb 2, 2019, 05:01 PM
Feb 2019

He meets the two main criteria Trump looks for: (1) he's a television personality, and (2) he's been accused of being a quack.

montanacowboy

(6,115 posts)
9. Dump has his drug pusher back again
Sat Feb 2, 2019, 03:34 PM
Feb 2019

That's what he wants old Ronnie for, to give him all the Aderall he wants

PSPS

(13,644 posts)
10. Jackson's past is telling
Sat Feb 2, 2019, 03:46 PM
Feb 2019

From what I've been able to find out, he was quite the outstanding medical student and doctor until his tour in Iraq. Something bad happened to him there that turned him into what he is today. That's when his record became sketchy.

Lonestarblue

(10,170 posts)
12. I predict a glowing report from Trump's annual physical.
Sat Feb 2, 2019, 04:06 PM
Feb 2019

He appears to have gained weight over the past year, but his weight will likely be reported at 239 again. I have a friend who is 6’4” and weighs 220 who looks skinny next to Trump, so I suspect Trump is closer to 260. And of course all that yummy fast food he eats will only have improved his BP and cholesterol—NOT. More fake news coming.

BigmanPigman

(51,660 posts)
15. No, he will now be less than 239.
Sat Feb 2, 2019, 05:29 PM
Feb 2019

That is why he got the new job, he will say tRump has been on a successful diet and has been exercising. If you are going to lie you may as well go all out.

meow2u3

(24,776 posts)
34. He'll weigh in as less than 239, all right
Sun Feb 3, 2019, 11:46 AM
Feb 2019

Dr. Candyman won't bother to tell us that his weight will be in kilos, not pounds.

Mopar151

(10,014 posts)
22. Hitler had a staff of quacks to keep him going
Sat Feb 2, 2019, 06:44 PM
Feb 2019

His wierdo NY doc and now the "Candyman". Maybe he can spring Michael Jackson's doc, too.

extvbroadcaster

(343 posts)
23. Yank down Trump's pants
Sat Feb 2, 2019, 07:06 PM
Feb 2019

Yank down Trump's pants and kiss his rear. That seems to be what he values most in a job applicant.

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,998 posts)
27. Trump will be down to a trim 180 lbs. and will be found to be in *beyond* perfect health.
Sat Feb 2, 2019, 07:16 PM
Feb 2019

The good doctor will declare him immortal and proclaim that he does not have to piss or shit and that he is capable of levitating and obtaining sustenance from the air.

TrollBuster9090

(5,955 posts)
28. *Eyeroll* I can only assume there aren't any Mar-a-Lago members that are doctors?
Sat Feb 2, 2019, 09:28 PM
Feb 2019

Fuck. So, Trump only knows ONE PILOT, the pilot of his personal plane, and he appoints him to the FAA. He only knows THREE DOCTORS. Dr. Oz, Ronnie Jackson, and Harold 'Hairball' Bornstein. He tries to appoint Jackson to run the VA because...well...because he's got a flashy UNIFORM; and when the Senate pumps the breaks on that because Jackson's never had a days experience running a large organization, Trump nominates a bunch of cronies from his fucking GOLF CLUB to run the VA.

He'll only appoint 'the best people,' and if you're a friend or a relative of Trump, you MUST be one of the best people so...here we go.

He only knows three doctors: Dr. Oz, Ronnie Jackson, and Harold Bornstein.

I assume Dr. Oz turned him down because he's making way more money on his TV show.

Harold Bornstein is still pissed off at Trump for sending his goon, Kieth Schiller, with a couple of G-men to ransack his office and confiscate Trump's medical records...

So, that leaves Ronnie Jackson, who not only has a flashy uniform, but also told Trump he had THE BEST SCORE HE'D EVER SEEN on the DEMENTIA TEST! ("He was able to draw a clock that says 'ten to three' VERY STRONGLY!" )

Easy decision.

Poor schmuck Bornstein must really feel left out at this point.


HAROLD BORNSTEIN (Not exactly as shown)

duforsure

(11,885 posts)
36. He has to use him again
Mon Feb 4, 2019, 08:09 AM
Feb 2019

To promote his lies and false claims , and say he's healthy, and help him hide his problems he has . Just another corrupt person he has damaging stuff on he can demand exactly whatever he wants him to say for him about his health, and keep stuff on him he's hiding from exposing his lies. This guy will either be helping Mueller and talking , or also another one close to trump that'll end up in prison.

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