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White House Not Addressing Reports on Jackson's Future

by Associated Press

   The White House says Dr. Ronny Jackson remains assigned to the White
   House -- but it's not addressing reports the Navy rear admiral won't be
   returning to the job of President Donald Trump's personal physician.

   Jackson abandoned his nomination to be secretary of Veterans Affairs
   last week.

   White House spokesman Raj Shah said in a statement Jackson is still
   assigned to the White House, adding that there were "no personnel
   announcements at this time."

   Politico first reported Sunday that Jackson would not return to the
   role of personal physician to the president. Dr. Sean Conley, a Navy
   veteran, took the role of Trump's personal physician after Jackson was
   nominated.

   Jackson withdrew his nomination amid allegations that he drank on the
   job and overprescribed medication. Jackson has denied those
   allegations.