Breaking: Adm. Ronny Jackson, Trump’s nominee to lead the VA, freely handed out opioids and wrecked government vehicle while drunk, report says

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   Current and former colleagues of Navy Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson have told Senate investigators that Jackson repeatedly drank on duty, wrecked a government vehicle while drunk at a party, has an "explosive" temper and freely dished out opioid painkillers. One nurse said Jackson, President Trump's nominee to be secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, also wrote himself prescriptions, and when caught, he directed his assistant to write it for him instead. FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO:   USATODAY.COM     Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights     © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108