In 2012 the Inspector General issued a report suggesting Dr. Ronny Jackson by removed from his position as the official Presidential Physician for a “severe and pervasive lack of trust in the leadership,” according to The Associated Press.
Independent Journal Review editor Josh Billinson notes that Jackson told reporters earlier today there was no Inspector General’s report:
“A 2012 watchdog report ordered up by Veterans Affairs nominee Dr. Ronny Jackson found that both he and a rival physician exhibited ‘unprofessional behaviors’ as they engaged in a power struggle over the White House medical unit,” The AP reports.
The report suggested the White House consider replacing Jackson or Dr. Jeffrey Kuhlman —or both. Kuhlman was the physician to President Barack Obama at the time.
The six-page report was reviewed Tuesday by The Associated Press. The report by the Navy’s Medical Inspector General found a lack of trust in the leadership and low morale among staff members.
UPDATE: 5:18 PM –
NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Kasie Hunt via Twitter reports Sen. John Tester confirms “Allegations against Johnson includes improperly dispensing drugs; being drunk while traveling on the job; and hostile work environment.”
Hunt notes she is referring to Dr. Jackson:
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