Trump Veterans Pick Accused of Being Pill-Dispensing ‘Candyman’

Jackson denies allegations of misusing prescription privileges
Physician is latest Cabinet nominee to encounter controversy

Democrats allege Dr. Ronny Jackson wrecked a government vehicle while drunk #tictocnews(Source: Bloomberg)

Provide news feedback or report an error

Confidential tip?

Send a tip to our reporters

Site feedback:

Take our Survey

By Jennifer Jacobs, Toluse Olorunnipa, Justin Sink, and Erik Wasson

April 25, 2018 at 6:37 PM UTC

Updated on

April 26, 2018 at 4:32 AM UTC

This article is for subscribers only.

President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Veterans Affairs Department, Ronny Jackson, met with White House officials on Wednesday night as aides prepared for his possible withdrawal following allegations that he drank to excess and loosely dispensed prescription drugs.

Jackson has denied the accusations, which were compiled by Democratic Senate committee staff and released earlier Wednesday.