The previously unreported incident is the first sign that serious concerns about Ronny Jackson's conduct had reached the highest levels of the White House as far back as September -- months before White House aides furiously defended Jackson's professionalism, insisted he had been thoroughly vetted and argued allegations of misconduct amounted to unsubstantiated rumors. She is grateful for the professional care she received from all White House medical personnel who resolved the matter quickly. Jackson and the vice president's physician have long had a "strained relationship," according to a former White House medical official. "Dr. Jackson's record as a White House physician has been impeccable," press secretary Sarah Sanders said at a press briefing last week . The vice president's physician continued to raise concerns over Jackson's behavior, even suggesting resigning to avoid seeing him.

Source: CNN April 30, 2018 22:41 UTC