The move comes after Jackson, a Navy rear admiral, withdrew his nomination for secretary of veterans affairs following a string of allegations that included he loosely handled prescription pain medications, was intoxicated during an overseas trip, and created a toxic work environment. Jackson has denied the allegations.
The White House did not immediately respond to CNN’s request for comment.
Navy officer Sean Conley took over as Trump’s personal physician last month and will continue in the role, Politico reported, citing the senior administration officials.
A White House official told CNN last week that Jackson had returned to the White House Medical Unit, but not as the President’s physician.
On Wednesday, White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said Jackson’s record was “impeccable,” and said he had passed multiple background checks, including one conducted by the FBI.
CNN reported Friday that the White House medical unit under Jackson’s watch frequently functioned as a “grab and go” clinic where mid-level staffers to the most senior officials could obtain prescription drugs without being examined by a doctor, according to five of the medical unit’s former and current employees.
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