Trump suggests embattled nominee for VA post drop out because of ugly process

[brooklynite]

Source: Washington Post

President Trump said Tuesday that he is standing behind Ronny L. Jackson to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs but suggested the his embattled nominee should drop out because of what Trump characterized as “ugly allegations” that have surfaced.

“I don’t want to put a man through a process like this,” Trump said when asked about Jackson’s nomination during a joint news conference with French President Emmanuel Macron. “It’s too ugly, and it’s too disgusting.”

Trump said a decision about whether to proceed would be left to Jackson.

“I said to Dr. Jackson, what do you need it for?” Trump said.

Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/white-house-stands-by-embattled-nominee-to-lead-veterans-affairs/2018/04/24/3013860e-47a6-11e8-9072-f6d4bc32f223_story.html

[JenniferJuniper]

1. "I love you, I hate you" cried the 239 pound man!

[sandensea]

8. Yeah. To his bathroom scale.

[Maeve]

2. If he can't stand up to vetting, he can't run the VA

Seriously, this is a huge job and the man has no experience running....anything.

[Eliot Rosewater]

3. Paying back a favor, the Dr lied for him repeatedly so this was payback

[Arkansas Granny]

10. This! Ronny Jackson kissed ass and told the citizens what Donny wanted them to hear

so he was rewarded by being nominated to a position way beyond his capabilities. He might be a great physician, but the VA Director needs outstanding management skills to effectively run the department.

[CatMor]

4. trump should have heeded his own advice.

[Corgigal]

5. Hurray

Maybe, said this one vet sitting right here.

[Phoenix61]

6. Honestly, I don't care about the allegations.

I care deeply that he has absolutely no experience relevant to running the VA. The vets who utilize the VA have enough problems. They don't need or deserve an incompetent person heading it.

[IronLionZion]

7. Anyone who heads VA would be under constant scrutiny and pressure

It's a tough job. I don't envy whoever finally gets the job.

Maybe he'll appoint Ivanka next.

[brooklynite]

9. If Jackson drops out, I'm sure Trump can find someone he trusts as a replacement...

[atreides1]

11. It's too late for Jackson

Even if he drops his name from consideration, the Navy will be obligated to investigate Jackson, now that there are accusations of drinking while on duty and questionable drug prescriptions!!!

[sarge43]

12. Unlikely

He'll be strongly advised to put in his retirement papers, otherwise ... After this fiasco he won't go any higher up the greasy pole.

[deurbano]

14. Or what about the medical licensing board (or whatever it's called)?

[Dave Starsky]

13. "Thank you for saying I'm not fat."

"Now get out of here before you make me look even worse!"

[Mc Mike]

15. Yeah, vetting is an 'ugly process', when you can't stand any legit scrutiny into your life,

job performance, actions.

I imagine t Rump thinks looking into a mirror is an ugly process, too, and blames the mirror.