President Trump has re-nominated his former doctor, Navy Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, for a second star amid an ongoing Pentagon investigation against him that derailed his nomination for Veterans Affairs secretary. The White House sent Jackson’s name to the Senate on Jan. 15 for promotion consideration, according to reports. DR. RONNY JACKSON WITHDRAWS AS VA SECRETARY NOMINEEHe has denied the accusations against him but withdrew his nomination for VA secretary in April. A White House official told the Washington Post that Jackson is no longer Trump’s chief physician. RONNY JACKSON WON'T RETURN AS TRUMP'S PERSONAL PHYSICIANIt’s unclear whether the Senate Armed Services Committee will act on the new nomination.

Source: Fox News February 03, 2019 08:37 UTC