President Trump on March 28 said he will nominate Rear Adm. Ronny L. Jackson, his personal physician, to replace Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin. A biography released by the White House shows Jackson is credentialed and experienced in medicine but has no background in management. Jackson was considered a “wild card” choice for VA secretary, according to a White House official. Kelly called Shulkin on Wednesday afternoon and told him he was losing his job, a White House official said. “And stylistically he’s not of the same world as President Trump.
Source: Washington Post March 28, 2018 21:45 UTC