Trump ousts David Shulkin, announces Ronny Jackson as VA secretary

Updated:7 years, 10 months ago

Washington DC (US), Mar 29 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump has announced White House physician Ronny Jackson as his pick to replace Veterans Affairs secretary David Shulkin. "I am pleased to announce that I intend to nominate highly respected Admiral Ronny L. Jackson, MD, as the new Secretary of Veterans Affairs....," Trump tweeted. "....In the interim, Hon. Robert Wilkie of DOD will serve as Acting Secretary. I am thankful for Dr. David Shulkin's service to our country and to our GREAT VETERANS!," he added. Shulkin is the second member of Trump's Cabinet to be ousted this month, following Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.

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